Senior Director of DC Operations - Fort Worth

DICK'S Sporting Goods • Fort Worth, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking an experienced, visionary, bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Director of Distribution Center Operations to lead its newly opened Fort Worth Distribution Center, launched in 2026. The role will guide the facility’s continued growth and evolution, establish operational standards, build and develop a high-performing leadership team, and foster a culture where teammates can do their best work. The leader will shape how the new operation evolves and scales as a critical hub in the company’s growing distribution network.

The Senior Director oversees daily distribution center operations, including receiving, processing, backstock, PCO, and shipping, with a focus on merchandise velocity, accuracy, and productivity. The role manages a $25 million annual budget and facility and equipment assets; develops staffing and hiring strategies for full-time and part-time teammates across multiple shifts; and oversees safety, compliance, and facility security. The position also partners across the company on operational efficiency and contributes to strategic distribution and transportation planning supporting omnichannel growth.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of leadership experience in large-scale distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish to support engagement with a diverse workforce.
• Expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS), process optimization, and operational KPIs.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and employee relations skills.
• Strategic and tactical planning expertise to drive efficiency, safety, and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and complex operations while ensuring seamless execution and high productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in a distribution center handling diverse merchandise, including softlines, hardlines, and non-conveyable products.
• Prior experience launching or setting up a new facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued growth and evolution of the newly opened Fort Worth Distribution Center, scaling operations beyond its 2026 launch.
• Oversee day-to-day receiving, processing, backstock, PCO, and shipping operations to maximize merchandise velocity, accuracy, and productivity.
• Develop hiring strategies and staffing plans for full-time and part-time teammates across multiple shifts.
• Manage a $25 million annual budget, optimize operational expenses, and oversee building and equipment assets.
• Build a high-performance culture that fosters teamwork, engagement, and a union-free workplace.
• Partner with Industrial Engineering, Vendor Relations, Store Operations, Merchants, and Supply Chain to improve efficiency, productivity, and merchandise velocity.
• Contribute to strategic distribution and transportation planning in support of omnichannel growth.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and facility security, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed