Store Operations Leader: Logistics, Inventory & Growth

Academy; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Academy discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead store logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations, focusing on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution excellence. You will drive planning, scheduling, and payroll while coaching teams to meet performance targets.

You will partner with the Store Director and leaders across Logistics, Merchandising, and Receiving to translate strategy into in‑store results, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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
• 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 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

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the execution and operational excellence of the entire store
• Oversee store Logistics operations and participate in team member personnel decisions, including hiring, training, development, discipline, and termination
• Provide oversight of online sales fulfillment programs to ensure timely and accurate execution
• Direct and supervise Logistics and Merchandising Team Leads, as well as Merchandising and Receiving Team Members, to support execution of weekly merchandising, marketing, and receiving plans
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve weekly and monthly operational goals, including workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll management
• Drive workforce productivity, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Hold team members accountable for compliance with sales, safety, and security standards in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations
• Ensure departmental zoning and adherence to established department, store, and company standards
• Supervise the execution of assignments delegated by the Store Director through Playbook
• Participate in store walks with the Regional Vice President, District Manager, and Store Director and implement action plans based on feedback
• Audit firearm sales in compliance with federal and state laws, including completion of ATF Form 4473, background checks, and serving as the final approver
• Complete and maintain Firearms Sales Certification and Power Industrial Truck Certification training as required
• Provide leadership across the team member lifecycle, including onboarding, coaching, performance management, and development
• Learn, understand, communicate, and enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced retail environment while adapting to shifting priorities
• Adhere to company policies and professional standards

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Inventory systems

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ATF compliance

Payroll systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead store logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations, focusing on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution excellence. You will drive planning, scheduling, and payroll while coaching teams to meet performance targets.

You will partner with the Store Director and leaders across Logistics, Merchandising, and Receiving to translate strategy into in‑store results, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.