Store Logistics Manager #345 - Westfield - Carmel, IN

Academy•Carmel, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a people-first culture, creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. Our belief in the power of fun fuels us. Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose! As a Logistics Manager, you will drive the day-to-day operational rhythm of the store, ensuring every process behind the scenes supports a seamless customer experience. You will lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations with a sharp focus on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution excellence. Through thoughtful planning and strong follow-through, you will help translate corporate strategy into consistent, in-store results. In this role, you will analyze operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that elevate productivity and efficiency. You will balance workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll while holding teams accountable to established standards. Your leadership will directly influence store performance, profitability, and the overall experience for both customers and team members.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience required
Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets
Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people
Solid business acumen with the ability to interpret operational and financial data
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience with inventory systems, order processing, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office
Sound judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to complete required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
Capability to perform physical job functions such as walking, bending, reaching, pulling, carrying, and lifting items up to 50 lbs
Capacity to complete repetitive tasks, including scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise
Comfort using ladders or step stools to access merchandise as needed
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment while adapting to shifting priorities

Responsibilities

Drive the day-to-day operational rhythm of the store, ensuring every process behind the scenes supports a seamless customer experience.
Lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations with a sharp focus on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution excellence.
Analyze operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that elevate productivity and efficiency.
Balance workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll while holding teams accountable to established standards.
Coach and support Team Leads and Team Members across Logistics, Merchandising, and Receiving, creating clarity, accountability, and momentum.
Collaborate with district and regional partners during store walks, audits, and operational reviews, translating feedback into actionable improvement plans.
Manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring all transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate completion of ATF Form 4473, background check verification, and final approval.
Step in wherever needed, demonstrating a team-first attitude.