Senior DC WMS & IT Operations Leader

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Distribution Center IT/WMS Manager to lead the WMS and RF network operations at our Indiana distribution center. You will collaborate with DC operations, manage budgets, and act as the liaison between IT and DC staff, driving efficient merchandise flows.

You will supervise hourly and salaried staff, plan annual budgets, and coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and new hardware or software changes to support DC performance. Weekend support may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.
• Experience in a distribution or warehousing environment preferred.
• Prior managerial experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between IT and all personnel on DC site.
• Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and maintaining the overall performance of the WMS and RF network.
• Analyzes and adjusts WMS strategies in partnership with DC Operations to ensure efficient flows of merchandise.
• Manages the proper tracking of systems related equipment and devices.
• Justifies and communicates any DC requests for new hardware or software changes to the facility Director of Distribution; acts as primary liaison to facilities channel.
• Assists with maintenance, upgrades, and replacements of PCs.
• Manages department expenses and budgets; plans and submits annual budget requests.
• Manages hourly and salaried staff; reviews performance.
• Identifies cost-effective solutions to operational challenges.
• Temporarily fulfills DC Operations Manager role when needed.
• Maintains internal control documentation and responds to audit requests.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Detail oriented

WMS knowledge

DC systems

WMS training

Education

Bachelor's degree

IS/Logistics degree preferred

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Distribution Center IT/WMS Manager to lead the WMS and RF network operations at our Indiana distribution center. You will collaborate with DC operations, manage budgets, and act as the liaison between IT and DC staff, driving efficient merchandise flows.

You will supervise hourly and salaried staff, plan annual budgets, and coordinate maintenance, upgrades, and new hardware or software changes to support DC performance. Weekend support may be required.