Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Manager IT Supply Chain

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd$110K — $130K *
Katy, TX 77449In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Computer Science or Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in WMS, TMS, and supply chain systems.
  • Managerial experience with a focus on leading and mentoring technical teams.
  • 5+ years working with major supply chain software packages such as Manhattan or SAP.
  • Strong development experience with integration tools and relational databases.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software implementation and development across Supply Chain technology.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Direct functional and technical teams for scalable application delivery.
  • Provide insights on complex functional and technical challenges.
  • Establish best practices for software design and stakeholder engagement.
  • Evaluate new technologies for software and supply chain enhancements.
  • Manage tasks with precision and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule may be required based on business needs.
  • Regular onsite attendance is mandatory.
  • Adhere to company policies and safety rules.
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Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another related engineering discipline. 

Work Experience

  • 10+ years of experience with technical and functional configuration, customization, extension, or modification of WMS, TMS, DC automation, and MHE solutions. 
  • 7+ years of experience across Supply Chain and Logistics systems, with experience developing or implementing business applications for retail supply chains. 
  • 5+ years of experience in a managerial capacity leading, coaching, and mentoring functional and technical product teams, including Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, and Technical Product Managers. 
  • 5+ years of strong technical and implementation experience with one or more supply chain packaged solutions, including Manhattan, Korber, Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP, Dematic, Intelligrated, or similar platforms. 
  • 5+ years of experience delivering and scaling software applications in a leadership capacity. 
  • 10+ years of experience developing integrations using tools and frameworks such as SOAP and RESTful web services, JMS asynchronous services, SMTP, SFTP/FTP, and TCP/IP sockets. 
  • Experience with relational database management systems and SQL. 

Skills

  • Functional and technical knowledge of WMS, TMS, and other supply chain domain-specific solutions offered by Manhattan Associates, Korber, Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP, Dematic, Intelligrated, or similar providers. 
  • Knowledge of relational database management systems, SQL, stored procedures, data integrations, APIs, and scripting languages. 
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at various levels. 
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative resolution skills. 
  • Process- and data-centric approach grounded in structured frameworks. 
  • Ability to quickly build and scale IT teams. 
  • Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously. 
  • Ability to manage IT product and service vendors. 
  • Ability to build and manage an onsite-offshore delivery model. 
  • Ability to create and manage statements of work. 
  • Ability to manage IT budgets and plan for optimal resource utilization. 
  • Strong strategic thinking and hands-on tactical execution skills, with a willingness to take ownership. 
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to remain organized, maintain attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines in a high-volume environment. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage software implementation and development for applications across the Supply Chain technology portfolio. 
  • Establish trusted relationships with senior-level stakeholders across business functions. 
  • Lead functional and technical teams in delivering well-designed, scalable enterprise applications. 
  • Provide expertise and recommend solutions for complex functional and technical issues. 
  • Establish standards and best practices for software design patterns, delivery approaches, stakeholder management, and related disciplines. 
  • Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies and recommend options for software development and supply chain application capabilities. 
  • Manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Develop a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and safety rules. 
  • Support company initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements & Attendance

  • Regular onsite attendance is required. 
  • Flexible work schedule may be required to support business needs. 
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties. 
  • Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.

    About Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

    Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates over 250 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, where the company is headquartered. Academy employs more than 29,000 team members and is committed to providing exceptional customer service, offering an unparalleled assortment of top brands, and promoting active lifestyles through its community involvement.
    Learn more about Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd
    Size
    29,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $4 billion
    Industry
    Founded
    1938
    5 Year Trend
    +7.4%
    Revenue
    $5.4 billion
    NASDAQ

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