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!
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another related engineering discipline.
Work Experience
- 10+ years of experience with technical and functional configuration, customization, extension, or modification of WMS, TMS, DC automation, and MHE solutions.
- 7+ years of experience across Supply Chain and Logistics systems, with experience developing or implementing business applications for retail supply chains.
- 5+ years of experience in a managerial capacity leading, coaching, and mentoring functional and technical product teams, including Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, and Technical Product Managers.
- 5+ years of strong technical and implementation experience with one or more supply chain packaged solutions, including Manhattan, Korber, Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP, Dematic, Intelligrated, or similar platforms.
- 5+ years of experience delivering and scaling software applications in a leadership capacity.
- 10+ years of experience developing integrations using tools and frameworks such as SOAP and RESTful web services, JMS asynchronous services, SMTP, SFTP/FTP, and TCP/IP sockets.
- Experience with relational database management systems and SQL.
Skills
- Functional and technical knowledge of WMS, TMS, and other supply chain domain-specific solutions offered by Manhattan Associates, Korber, Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP, Dematic, Intelligrated, or similar providers.
- Knowledge of relational database management systems, SQL, stored procedures, data integrations, APIs, and scripting languages.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative resolution skills.
- Process- and data-centric approach grounded in structured frameworks.
- Ability to quickly build and scale IT teams.
- Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Ability to manage IT product and service vendors.
- Ability to build and manage an onsite-offshore delivery model.
- Ability to create and manage statements of work.
- Ability to manage IT budgets and plan for optimal resource utilization.
- Strong strategic thinking and hands-on tactical execution skills, with a willingness to take ownership.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to remain organized, maintain attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage software implementation and development for applications across the Supply Chain technology portfolio.
- Establish trusted relationships with senior-level stakeholders across business functions.
- Lead functional and technical teams in delivering well-designed, scalable enterprise applications.
- Provide expertise and recommend solutions for complex functional and technical issues.
- Establish standards and best practices for software design patterns, delivery approaches, stakeholder management, and related disciplines.
- Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies and recommend options for software development and supply chain application capabilities.
- Manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Develop a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
- Support company initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements & Attendance
- Regular onsite attendance is required.
- Flexible work schedule may be required to support business needs.
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 10+ years of experience configuring, customizing, extending, or modifying WMS, TMS, DC automation, and MHE solutions
- 7+ years of experience with supply chain and logistics systems and retail supply chain business applications
- 5+ years leading, coaching, and mentoring functional and technical product teams
- 5+ years of technical and implementation experience with supply chain packaged solutions such as Manhattan, Korber, Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP, Dematic, or Intelligrated
- 5+ years delivering and scaling software applications in a leadership capacity
- 10+ years developing integrations using SOAP, REST, JMS, SMTP, SFTP/FTP, and TCP/IP sockets
- Experience with relational database management systems and SQL
- Knowledge of stored procedures, data integrations, APIs, and scripting languages
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative resolution skills
- Ability to build and scale IT teams and manage multiple initiatives
- Ability to manage IT product and service vendors, statements of work, budgets, and resource utilization
- Ability to build and manage an onsite-offshore delivery model
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Regular onsite attendance
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
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 stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
