General Manager Katy Distribution Center

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. • Katy, TX

26d

About The Position

The General Manager (GM) serves as the leader of supply chain operations in a specific distribution center. This individual is responsible for executing safe and effective operations that meet the needs of the organization and its employees. The GM will lead a workforce of ~500 team members distributing goods to Academy stores in various locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or other relevant field or equivalent years of work experience required.
• At least seven years of warehouse management experience required
• Demonstrated success in operations and people leadership
• Experience managing budget and P&L
• Strong aptitude to think critically, solve problems and drive improvements in a professional and respectful manner
• Strong knowledge of production and inventory control theories and practices
• Functional knowledge and expertise in distribution center operations, inbound/outbound logistics and warehousing
• Experience with P&L
• Demonstrated experience and success in delivering on KPIs
• Knowledge of and ability to drive compliance to safety standards, quality specifications and governmental requirements
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Powerpoint; experience with RF Warehouse Management Systems
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the DC's financial, operational, people, process and service objectives to drive results and alignment to long range plan
• Interact with business partners to drive results and deliver solutions including Supply Chain, Stores, Merchandising, Finance, Human Resources and Loss Prevention
• Manage all DC equipment and facilities maintenance programs
• Drive innovation and process improvement in all areas of DC operations aligned to the organization's long range plan
• Responsible for managing DC safety initiatives and programs and upholding safety standards
• Other duties as assigned and valued by executive leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees