DC Operations Leader: Drive Efficiency & Growth

Dick's Merch & Supply Chain, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead our Fort Worth DC operations, ensuring efficient merchandise flow, accurate cycle counts, and strong labor cost control across shifts.

The role requires a strategic, data-driven leader with 10–15 years of DC management experience and proficiency in YMS and Manhattan WM/LM systems. You will drive budgets, safety standards, and cross-functional collaboration with stores and merchants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain or related field.
• 10–15 years managing DC functions and supervising multiple supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of YMS and MS Office.
• Proficient with Manhattan WM and LM software.
• Strategic thinker with planning and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of technical systems & logistics of the distribution process by controlling merchandise flow and labor costs directly in all departments across multiple shifts.
• Evaluate current work methods and determine ways to eliminate inefficiencies
• Design initiatives and develop strategies to increase the effectiveness of logistics functions
• Develop and execute action plans for improvements to meet company goals and objectives
• Direct inventory management, cycle counts, and physical audits maintaining accuracy standards
• Implement changes in business needs using project management experience
• Manage all aspects of training, development, performance, and accountability for team members in daily operations to ensure a high degree of safety, service and quality.
• Plan and coordinate work, monitor and evaluate the performance of DC associates, supervisors and managers
• Ensure that the flow of product through the DC is maximized for efficiency and cost.
• Sustain high Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and prioritized.
• Maintain a global view of the supply chain to maximize efficiencies and maintain inventory integrity from vendors to our stores.
• Work with cross platform business partners to ensure multiple directives are met
• Develop and recommend budget requirements for the DC
• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level, to accomplish the distribution center needs in an effective and efficient manner
• Maintain all established through-put standards
• Meet budget goals and productivity standards

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision making

Supply chain knowledge

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

YMS

MS Office

Manhattan WM

Manhattan LM

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead our Fort Worth DC operations, ensuring efficient merchandise flow, accurate cycle counts, and strong labor cost control across shifts.

The role requires a strategic, data-driven leader with 10–15 years of DC management experience and proficiency in YMS and Manhattan WM/LM systems. You will drive budgets, safety standards, and cross-functional collaboration with stores and merchants.