Store Logistics Manager: Lead Ops, Inventory & Team

Academy Sports + Outdoors; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to drive day-to-day store operations, leading logistics, merchandising and receiving with emphasis on inventory accuracy and safety. You will analyze performance, implement improvements, and balance staffing, training, and payroll while upholding standards.

You will partner with store leadership to translate strategy into in-store results and ensure the store delivers a seamless customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Comfortable manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring all transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate completion of ATF Form 4473, background check verification, and final approval.
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you’re happy to step in wherever you’re needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations with a focus on inventory flow, accuracy, safety and execution.
• Analyze operational performance and implement solutions to elevate productivity and efficiency.
• Balance workforce planning, scheduling, training and payroll while maintaining standards.
• Collaborate with Store Director and leaders to align priorities with goals and drive store performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations

Data interpretation

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Inventory systems

Order processing software

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to drive day-to-day store operations, leading logistics, merchandising and receiving with emphasis on inventory accuracy and safety. You will analyze performance, implement improvements, and balance staffing, training, and payroll while upholding standards.

You will partner with store leadership to translate strategy into in-store results and ensure the store delivers a seamless customer experience.