Senior Director of DC Operations - Fort Worth
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 it as a critical hub in the distribution network, and shape how the operation scales to support the company’s growth. The Senior Director will set standards for operational excellence, build and develop a high-performing leadership team, and foster a culture where teammates can do their best work. The position oversees daily distribution center operations, staffing, budget and assets, safety, compliance, and security, while partnering with internal groups to improve efficiency, productivity, and merchandise velocity. The role also contributes to strategic distribution and transportation planning in support of omnichannel growth.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of leadership experience in large-scale distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- 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 Fort Worth Distribution Center, scaling operations following 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 and engagement and maintains a union-free workplace.
- Partner with Industrial Engineering, Vendor Relations, Store Operations, Merchants, and Supply Chain to drive efficiency, productivity, and merchandise velocity.
- Contribute to strategic distribution and transportation planning to support omnichannel growth.
- Oversee safety, compliance, and facility security in accordance with corporate standards and best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
