Store Logistics Leader - Drive Inventory, Ops & Profit

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the store’s day-to-day operations, ensuring behind-the-scenes processes support a seamless customer experience. You will oversee logistics, merchandising, and receiving with a focus on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution excellence.

You will analyze performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to boost productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience.
• Experience 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.
• Experience with inventory systems, order processing, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office.
• 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 through ATF Form 4473 and background checks.
• A team-first attitude; willing to step in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day store operations to support a seamless customer experience.
• Lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving with a focus on inventory flow and safety.
• Translate corporate strategy into in-store results through planning and execution.
• Balance workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll while maintaining standards.
• Collaborate with Store Director and district partners to align priorities and drive results.
• Support a culture of trust, performance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations

Communication

Data interpretation

Inventory systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the store’s day-to-day operations, ensuring behind-the-scenes processes support a seamless customer experience. You will oversee logistics, merchandising, and receiving with a focus on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution excellence.

You will analyze performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to boost productivity and efficiency.