Retail Logistics Manager - Drive Store Ops & Growth

Academy Sports + Outdoors; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to drive day‑to‑day store operations, focusing on inventory flow and safe, accurate execution. You will lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving, shaping performance through planning and follow‑through.

You will analyze operations, implement improvements, and balance scheduling with payroll while coaching teams toward targets. Your collaboration with Store Directors and leaders will align priorities with business goals, supporting a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with inventory systems, order processing, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to complete and maintain required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck.
• Comfortably manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring all transactions meet federal and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations with a sharp focus on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution excellence.
• Analyze operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that elevate productivity and efficiency.
• Balance workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll while holding teams accountable to established standards.
• Partner with the Store Director and fellow store leaders to align operational priorities with business goals.

Skills

Operations

Workforce management

Process improvement

Customer service

Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Inventory systems

Order processing

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to drive day‑to‑day store operations, focusing on inventory flow and safe, accurate execution. You will lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving, shaping performance through planning and follow‑through.

You will analyze operations, implement improvements, and balance scheduling with payroll while coaching teams toward targets. Your collaboration with Store Directors and leaders will align priorities with business goals, supporting a