Manager DC - Night Shift

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Jeffersonville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors seeks an experienced operations leader to manage shift-based eCommerce fulfillment, inventory controls and DC services. You will lead a diverse team, enforce safety standards, and maintain high accuracy in order processing to serve internal and external customers.

With a strong background in warehouse operations and WMS systems, you will drive continuous improvement and coordinate with DC Operations, Merchants and Store Ops to meet service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years related work experience, including at least 3 years of management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System and RF managed inventory preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration across all shifts, DCs and divisions.
• Proficient in Windows, MS Office, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), AS/400, Lotus Notes, Sterling Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations for assigned shift related to eCommerce order fulfillment, supplies inventory management, supplies order fulfillment, and DC Services requests.
• Manage a diverse workforce to include Supervisors and hourly team members.
• Consistently enforce safety guidelines, maintaining a clean work area, and sustaining a safe work environment for Academy team members.
• Maintain quality/accuracy standards to ensure efficient internal operations and order integrity to our internal and external customers.
• Sustain key operational metrics such as quality, accuracy, productivity, and level of service.
• Conduct regular observations such as safety or process adherence.
• Build upon departmental business capability through cross-functional training and rotations.
• Communicate with internal and external customers such as DC Operations, Merchant and Store Operations.
• Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Windows proficiency

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

AS/400

Lotus Notes

Sterling Commerce

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

WMS

AS/400

Lotus Notes

Sterling Commerce

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers. We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun. Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.

Work Experiences

• Minimum of 7 years related work experience required, including at least 3 years of management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System and RF managed inventory preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration across all shifts, DCs and divisions.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and directional shifts; with the ability to make decisions and act without having all of the information available.
• Effective communication skills: active listening, written and verbal.
• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Organizational and prioritization skills that allow the coordination and execution of multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Problem solver; able to gather data, compile information and prepare reports to Senior Leadership.
• Proficient in Windows, MS Office, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), AS/400, Lotus Notes, Sterling Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations for assigned shift related to eCommerce order fulfillment, supplies inventory management, supplies order fulfillment, and DC Services requests.
• Manage a diverse workforce to include Supervisor(s) and hourly team members.
• Consistently enforce safety guidelines, maintaining a clean work area, and sustaining a safe work environment for Academy team members.
• Maintain quality/accuracy standards to ensure efficient internal operations and order integrity to our internal and external customers.
• Sustain key operational metrics such as quality, accuracy, productivity, and level of service.
• Conduct regular observations such as safety or process adherence.
• Build upon departmental business capability through cross-functional training and rotations.
• Communicate with internal and external customers such as DC Operations, Merchant and Store Operations.
• Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Embraces flexible working schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Ability to work in mezzanines or operate material handling equipment up to 35 feet in height.
• Constantly stand, walk, sit, climb, and perform repetitive motions (hand/wrist/fingers).
• Frequently required to kneel, crouch, crawl, use fingers, grasp, push and pull.
• Constantly push and pull 5 to 40 pounds, and lift 2 to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures required.
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.