DC Warehouse WMS Leader — Ops & IT Strategy

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Jeffersonville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in the United States is seeking a DC/WMS leader to oversee Warehouse Management System performance and RF networks. You will collaborate with DC Operations to optimize merchandise flow, manage budgets, and lead both hourly and salaried staff on site.

The role emphasizes cross-functional management, system upgrades, and driving cost-efficient solutions in a distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor’s in Information Systems or Logistics preferred.
• 4+ years configuring and maintaining rules-based WMS.
• 4+ years in distribution/warehousing environment.
• 4+ years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between IT and DC site personnel.
• Monitors, evaluates, and maintains WMS and RF network performance.
• Analyses and adjusts WMS strategies with DC Operations.
• Manages tracking of systems equipment and devices.
• Justifies DC requests for hardware or software changes to the Director.
• Serves as DC liaison to proper channel(s) for requests.
• Assists with PC maintenance, upgrades, and replacements.
• Manages department expenses and budgets.
• Plans and submits annual budget requests for approval.
• Manages hourly and salaried staff and reviews performance.
• Identifies cost-effective solutions to operational challenges.
• Temporarily fulfills DC Operations Manager role as needed.
• Maintains internal control documentation and responds to audits.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

WMS expertise

DC operations

Training & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Logistics preferred

Tools

WMS software knowledge

RF network systems

PC hardware basics

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in the United States is seeking a DC/WMS leader to oversee Warehouse Management System performance and RF networks. You will collaborate with DC Operations to optimize merchandise flow, manage budgets, and lead both hourly and salaried staff on site.

The role emphasizes cross-functional management, system upgrades, and driving cost-efficient solutions in a distribution center environment.