Academy Sports & Outdoors, Ltd

Sr Manager Supply Chain Optimization

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant supply chain experience
  • 5+ years of experience in people management
  • Track record of improving vendor performance and compliance programs
  • Strong analytical skills including Excel and Power BI proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Lead the movement of supply across the network managing cost, speed, and predictability
  • Translate business priorities into integrated supply plans
  • Collaborate with multiple functions to drive supply chain improvements
  • Manage supply chain constraints and optimize freight flow
  • Create frameworks for aligning Merchandising, Finance, and Operations to improve planning processes
  • Guide decisions through financial analysis, dashboards, and scenario modeling
  • Develop and nurture the Supply Chain Optimization team for accountability and collaboration

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Collaborate with senior leaders across various departments
  • Involvement in shaping strategic supply chain operations
  • Opportunity for continuous improvement and professional development
  • Engage with a culture that values teamwork and accountability
Full Job Description
What You Will Work On

In this role, you lead how supply moves across the network, balancing cost, speed, and predictability to support business performance. Your work connects strategy to execution, translating priorities into integrated supply plans that improve flow, reduce waste, and strengthen network reliability. You play a critical role in shaping how the organization plans for demand, capacity, and constraints.

Working across functions, you drive integrated supply planning by managing constraints, smoothing freight flow, and aligning forecasts with operational realities. You build planning frameworks that connect Merchandising, Transportation, Finance, and Distribution Center Operations. Through dashboards, financial analysis, and scenario modeling, you guide decisions, forecast risk, and support long-term planning while ensuring alignment and adoption of new tools and processes.

Who You Will Work With

You partner with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance, IT, and Distribution Center Operations to align priorities and drive results. You influence decision-making and challenge assumptions with data-driven insights.

You also lead and develop the Supply Chain Optimization team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across a highly cross-functional environment.

What You Bring

Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, vendor management, compliance, quality assurance, or logistics
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Proven track record of improving vendor performance, implementing compliance programs, or driving upstream supply chain improvements
  • Demonstrates the ability to identify waste, optimize processes, and drive measurable operational improvements
  • Manages integrated planning by connecting Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Distribution Center Operations
  • Brings forward insights, challenges assumptions, and influences senior leadership decision-making
  • Possesses strong Excel and Power BI skills
  • Maintains a strong understanding of TMS, ERP platforms, and supply chain systems
  • Communicates effectively and supports change management efforts
  • Applies financial acumen to develop ROI-driven business cases
  • A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed


Work Style & Physical Requirements
  • Requires on call after hours, including weekends
  • Works in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Regular in-office attendance is required
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards


Key Skills

Supply Chain Planning, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Team Leadership

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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