Store Logistics Manager #387 - North Canton, OH

Academy Sports + Outdoors • North Canton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Logistics Manager drives the store’s day-to-day operational rhythm, leading logistics, merchandising, and receiving operations with a focus on inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution. The role translates corporate strategy into consistent in-store results through planning and follow-through. It analyzes operational performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and implements solutions to improve productivity and efficiency. The manager oversees workforce planning, scheduling, training, and payroll and holds teams accountable to established standards, influencing store performance, profitability, and the experience of customers and team members.

The manager partners with the Store Director and fellow store leaders to align operational priorities with business goals, and coaches and supports Team Leads and Team Members across Logistics, Merchandising, and Receiving. The role also works with district and regional partners during store walks, audits, and operational reviews, turning feedback into actionable improvement plans. It requires flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and averages 45–50 hours per week during peak times.

Requirements

• At least 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, including the ability to develop people.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to complete and maintain required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck.
• Ability to manage and audit firearm sales and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to assist where needed.
• Ability to remain on feet and move throughout the store for extended periods.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, pull, carry, and lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise.
• Comfort using ladders or step stools to access merchandise.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Acceptable 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.
• Manage inventory flow, accuracy, safety, and execution standards.
• Analyze operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Plan workforce needs, schedules, training, and payroll, and 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 other store leaders to align operational priorities with business goals.
• Collaborate with district and regional partners during store walks, audits, and operational reviews, and implement improvement plans based on feedback.
• Manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate ATF Form 4473 completion, background-check verification, and final approval.
• Step in where needed while prioritizing core duties.

What This Job Offers

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