Description
Who We Are
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or related field preferred
Work Experiences:
- 5+ years' experience in inventory, distribution and operational procedures required
- 2+ years' supervisory experience
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration across all shifts, DCs and divisions
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and directional shifts; with the ability to make strategic decisions with limited information
- Effective communication skills; active listening, written and verbal
- Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Organizational and prioritization skills that allow the coordination and execution of multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
- Problem solver; able to gather data, compile information and prepare reports for Senior Leadership
- Proficient in Windows, MS Office, Warehouse Management System (WMS), AS/400, Sterling Commerce
- Basic knowledge of accounting fundamentals: stock ledger, balance sheet, GL impact and credit/debit
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain distribution related to distribution centers
Responsibilities:
- Manages all day-to-day operations related to inventory control
- Manages a diverse workforce, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, corrective action and terminating
- Analyzes operations, develop and implement processes and procedures to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Analyzes inventory results to develop and implement change for reduction of inaccurate inventory
- Maintains a work culture that is successful and committed to superior customer service
- Works closely with operational leaders to improve accuracy in inventory
- Works with operation management to address and communicate any inventory related needs
- Ensures team members are performing to standards, policies, procedures, processes and safe practices
- Monitors and maintains compliance expectations
- Manages and assists in maintain control documentation, effectively perform assigned internal controls, remediate internal control exceptions and response to internal and external audit requests
- Prepares and maintain company/departmental records and reports
- Builds productive partnerships with internal and external customers such as DC Operations, Merchant, and Store Operations
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Constantly stand, walk, sit, climb, and perform repetitive motions (hand/wrist/fingers)
- Frequently required to kneel, crouch, crawl, use fingers, grasp, push and pull
- Constantly push and pull 5 to 40 pounds, and lift 2 to 25 pounds
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
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