DC Unit Manager

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Cookeville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years related work experience required, including at least 5 years of management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of AS/400, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of general warehousing practices and procedures.
Interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills.
Strong management skills.
Organizational and prioritization skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in extreme temperatures required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in mezzanines or material handling equipment up to 35 feet in height.

Responsibilities

Manages all operations related to the distribution of Unit Fulfillment merchandise into the Distribution Center.
Manages a diverse workforce of 160+ associates, including training, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating.
Analyzes operations, and develops and implements processes and procedures to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Help to increase and maintain accuracy of selected merchandise.
Ability to prioritize while performing multiple tasks.
Responsible for all distribution of Unit Fulfillment merchandise to more than 100 stores, with units in excess of 2,000,000 weekly.
Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
Required to learn company policies and procedures.
Required to learn company safety rules.
Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.