Academy Sports + Outdoors

General Manager Twiggs Distribution Center

Academy Sports + Outdoors  •  Jeffersonville, IN (Onsite)  •  27 days ago
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Job Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth

Click the link below to find out more details about the specific departments within each distribution center!

Distribution Center Information Sheet

The General Manager (GM) serves as the leader of supply chain operations in a specific distribution center. This individual is responsible for executing safe and effective operations that meet the needs of the organization and its employees. The GM will lead a workforce of ~500 team members distributing goods to Academy stores in various locations.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or other relevant field or equivalent years of work experience required.

Work Experiences:

  • 12+ years of demonstrated success in operations and people leadership
  • 7+ years of warehouse management experience required
  • Experience managing budget and P&L

Skills:

  • Strong aptitude to think critically, solve problems and drive improvements in a professional and respectful manner
  • Strong knowledge of production and inventory control theories and practices
  • Functional knowledge and expertise in distribution center operations, inbound/outbound logistics and warehousing
  • Experience with P&L
  • Demonstrated experience and success in delivering on KPIs
  • Knowledge of and ability to drive compliance to safety standards, quality specifications and governmental requirements
  • Exceptional organization, attention to detail and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint; experience with RF Warehouse Management Systems

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing all aspects of the DC’s financial, operational, people, process and service objectives to drive results and alignment to long range plan
  • Interact with business partners to drive results and deliver solutions including Supply Chain, Stores, Merchandising, Finance, Human Resources and Loss Prevention
  • Manage all DC equipment and facilities maintenance programs
  • Drive innovation and process improvement in all areas of DC operations aligned to the organization’s long range plan
  • Responsible for managing DC safety initiatives and programs and upholding safety standards
  • Other duties as assigned and valued by executive leadership

Physical Requirements & Attendance

  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

About Academy Sports + Outdoors

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN.

Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more.

Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of 301 stores across 21 states as of March 7, 2025.

Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Katy, Texas
Year Founded
1938
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