Store Logistics & Operations Leader

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead day‑to‑day store operations, driving inventory flow and receiving accuracy to deliver a seamless customer experience. You will focus on safety, execution excellence, and translating corporate strategy into consistent in‑store results.

You will partner with the Store Director and leaders to optimize workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll, guiding teams toward performance and profitability while fostering continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience required
• 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
• 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 required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck
• Comfortably 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 excellence.
• Analyze operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to elevate productivity and efficiency.
• Balance workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll while ensuring standards are met.
• Collaborate with store leadership to translate strategy into in‑store results.
• Support audits, store walks, and operational reviews with clear action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Team management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Inventory systems

Order processing

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead day‑to‑day store operations, driving inventory flow and receiving accuracy to deliver a seamless customer experience. You will focus on safety, execution excellence, and translating corporate strategy into consistent in‑store results.

You will partner with the Store Director and leaders to optimize workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll, guiding teams toward performance and profitability while fostering continuous