Store Logistics Manager #143 - Fort Smith, AR

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

The Store Logistics Manager drives the store’s day-to-day operational rhythm, leading logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations to support a seamless customer experience. The role focuses on inventory flow and accuracy, safety, and execution excellence, translating corporate strategy into consistent in-store results. The manager analyzes operational performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements solutions to increase productivity and efficiency. Responsibilities also include workforce planning, scheduling, training, payroll, and holding teams accountable to established standards. The role influences store performance, profitability, and the experience of customers and team members. The manager partners with the Store Director and other store leaders to align operational priorities with business goals, and coaches and supports Team Leads and Team Members across Logistics, Merchandising, and Receiving. The manager also works with district and regional partners during store walks, audits, and operational reviews, turning feedback into actionable improvement plans.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience.
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 and 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 and maintain required Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck certifications.
Ability to manage and audit firearm sales and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Ability to remain on feet and move throughout the store for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
Ability to walk, bend, reach, pull, carry, and lift items up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations.
Maintain inventory flow and accuracy, safety, and operational execution standards.
Analyze operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.
Plan workforce needs, schedules, training, and payroll.
Hold teams accountable to established standards.
Coach and support Team Leads and Team Members across Logistics, Merchandising, and Receiving.
Partner with the Store Director and fellow store leaders to align operational priorities with business goals.
Collaborate with district and regional partners during store walks, audits, and operational reviews, and translate feedback into improvement plans.
Manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate completion of ATF Form 4473, background check verification, and final approval.
Step in where needed to support the team.