Store Logistics Manager #77 - East Plano, TX

Academy Sports - Plano, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Plano, TX

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Store Logistics Manager at Academy Sports is responsible for overseeing the operational excellence of the store, particularly in logistics and merchandising. This role involves managing a team of up to 40 employees, ensuring compliance with sales and safety practices, and driving performance to meet operational goals. The position requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for the execution and operational excellence of the entire store.
• Management responsibility for store logistics and participation in personnel decisions including selection, training, and development of team members.
• Provides departmental direction and daily supervisory oversight to Logistics and Merchandising Team Leads.
• Develops and implements strategy for achieving weekly and monthly operational goals.
• Manages workforce productivity, efficiency, and process improvement projects.
• Responsible for compliance with established sales, safety, and security practices and procedures.
• Ensures completion of departmental zoning and adherence to company standards.
• Supervises execution of various assignments as delegated by the Store Director.
• Audits firearm sales in compliance with federal and state law and conducts background checks.
• Provides supervisory oversight to the team member talent lifecycle including hiring and onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• At least three years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated success in leading departments of up to 40 people.
• Exceptional supervisory and management skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of market and competition.
• Working knowledge of inventory software and Microsoft Office products.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in retail management.
• Knowledge of firearms sales and regulations.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Commitment to a workplace environment that values hard work and growth.