Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Operations Manager DC

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience managing a team in warehouse, distribution, store, or manufacturing settings
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
  • Project Management Certification (preferred)
  • Logistics/Supply Chain Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Ensure operational excellence across distribution areas and maintain inventory accuracy
  • Assist GM and AGM with financial metrics and operational goals for continuous improvement
  • Evaluate operational effectiveness and recommend enhancements for work methods and headcount needs
  • Champion a Safety First culture and monitor safety metrics regularly
  • Lead and develop team members with constructive performance feedback
  • Strategically plan for peak volumes and special projects by anticipating challenges
  • Foster an inclusive work environment through open communication and diversity strategies

Benefits

  • Commitment to health and safety of team members
  • Opportunities for team development and growth
  • Potential for flexible scheduling and on-call shifts
  • Company adherence to safety policies and procedures
Full Job Description
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or in relevant field of study; or equivalent years of related work experience required


Work Experiences:
  • 5+ years of related work experience managing a team in an automated warehouse, distribution center, store, or manufacturing environment.


Preferred Qualifications/Value Added:
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Project Management Certification
  • Logistics/Supply Chain Certification


Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration across the entire DC network, Store, and Corporate divisions
  • Demonstrates responsible, ethical, and honest behavior and models Academy's core values
  • Ability to establish goals, provide direction, and communicate action steps necessary to maximize short-term and long-term effectiveness; organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and directional shifts; with the ability to make decisions and act without having all the information available; change management skills to facilitate, influence, and inspire change at all levels
  • Communicates clearly and concisely with all audiences; keeps others informed and listens carefully to input and feedback; adapts messages to fit audience
  • Establishes rapport and credibility with peers, business partners, team members, and key stakeholders inside or outside the organization
  • Champions the development of team members and self; takes actionable steps to improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities to maximize growth and exposure opportunities whether internal or external to the department
  • Enforces safety policies and procedures, sets a safety standard, and models the right behaviors
  • Proficient in Windows, MS Office, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), etc.


Responsibilities:
  • Ensures operational excellence in all distribution areas, efficient operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment, and accountable for inventory accuracy lead time adherence to support the entire supply chain
  • Assists GM and/or AGM with the DC's financial metrics, KPI operational goals, people, process, and safety related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains
  • Supports GM and/or AGM with the evaluation of operational effectiveness and recommends alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls, and headcount needs to achieve accurate and timely processing of merchandise
  • Champions a Safety First culture by adhering to Academy's safety policies and procedures and monitors DC safety metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Leads direct reports and team members to drive accountability; coaches, trains, and develops team by providing consistent, fair, and timely job performance-based feedback
  • Anticipates and solve problems, strategically plans for peak volume, seasonal changes, special projects, hot markets, community support, disaster readiness, etc.
  • Fosters an engaged and positive work environment by adhering to an open-door policy of communication; integrates purposeful Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategies
  • Maintain internal control documentation, effectively perform assigned internal controls, remediate internal control exceptions, and response to internal and external audit requests as necessary
  • Responsibilities may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned


Physical Requirements & Attendance
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional team behaviors
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at various times
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary


Academy is committed to the health and safety of all team members. In this position team members will be required to work safely, report any unsafe working conditions, and adhere to company procedures, policies, and guidelines. Team members are also required to report suspicious activities, concerns or potential theft to management, Human Resources or Loss Prevention.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER WORKING CONDITIONS: There are routine exposures to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position involves physical exertion in an environment that is not climate controlled. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position may require successful completion of a substance abuse screening in addition to a Criminal Background Check.

Firearms Positions: Requires the handling of ammunition and/or firearms. Extra precaution, safe handling, storage of and transport procedures must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with company policies, local and state laws. All Firearm positions will require successful completion of firearms- specific Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Firearms Authorized Training.

Powered Industrial Truck Positions: Requires the operation of a Powered Industrial Truck that will be used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials. Extra precaution, safe truck operation and procedures must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with company policies. Team member must have an active PIT Certification (provided by Academy) to operate a Powered Industrial Truck.

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
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