At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
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!
Support strong supply chain performance by maintaining accurate inventory positions across channels and ensuring products are available to meet customer demand. Daily work includes analyzing replenishment reports, identifying imbalances, and adjusting inventory levels to support sales and service goals. Collaboration across merchandising, distribution centers, and store teams ensures inventory decisions reflect business needs.
Additional responsibilities involve managing purchase orders, overseeing supplier lead times, and maintaining replenishment parameters to ensure items flow efficiently through the network. You will facilitate store communication, support seasonal and promotional inventory planning, and ensure documentation and internal controls are consistently maintained. The role blends analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional coordination.
You will work closely with Buyers, Planners, store teams, and distribution centers to support replenishment strategies and inventory flow. This role also interacts with Category Management partners to align receipt flow, stock levels, and replenishment parameters with sales expectations.
Strong relationships with suppliers, DC partners, and internal cross-functional teams ensure seamless execution of replenishment processes and effective communication across the business.
Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of related experience in inventory management, merchandise planning, or replenishment required
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment with strict attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with ability to learn Oracle Retail applications
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond positively to new challenges
Customer‑focused mindset when making business decisions
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to manage large workloads, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines
Comfort working with reporting tools and analyzing data
Ability to communicate effectively with stores, DCs, and merchant partners
Regular in-office attendance is required
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards
Communication, Analytical Thinking, Planning and Organizing, Decision Making, Customer Focus
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.
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
