Senior Operations Manager DC Operations

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Are you a seasoned supply chain leader ready to take on your next big challenge? Join us as the Senior Operations Manager at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Distribution Center in Fort Worth, TX. You will have the rare opportunity to build, shape, and lead operations from the ground up.

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to leave your mark on Dicks Sporting Goods and define the future of our supply chain network. If you're passionate about team leadership, process excellence, and driving performance in a high-volume environment, we want to hear from you!

The shift will be Monday - Friday daylight business hours, with some travel to start during onboarding and training.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of technical systems & logistics of the distribution process by controlling merchandise flow and labor costs directly in all departments across multiple shifts. 

• Evaluate current work methods and determine ways to eliminate inefficiencies

• Design initiatives and develop strategies to increase the effectiveness of logistics functions

• Develop and execute action plans for improvements to meet company goals and objectives

• Direct inventory management, cycle counts, and physical audits maintaining accuracy standards

• Implement changes in business needs using project management experience

• Manage all aspects of training, development, performance, and accountability for team members in daily operations to ensure a high degree of safety, service and quality.

• Plan and coordinate work, monitor and evaluate the performance of DC associates, supervisors and managers

• Ensure that the flow of product through the DC is maximized for efficiency and cost.

• Sustain high Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and prioritized. 

• Maintain a global view of the supply chain to maximize efficiencies and maintain inventory integrity from vendors  to our stores.

• Work with cross platform business partners to ensure multiple directives are met

• Develop and recommend budget requirements for the DC

• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level, to accomplish the distribution center needs in an effective and efficient manner

• Maintain all established through-put standards

• Meet budget goals and productivity standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field

• 10-15 years of experience in managing multiple DC functions such as receiving, shipping, processing and back stock and significant supervisory experience that includes the management of multiple supervisors.

• Minimum of 10 years management experience

• Working knowledge of YMS

• PC proficiency in MS Office

• Proficient in Manhattan products WM and LM

• Strategic mindset and understand of the supply chain

• Demonstrated planning & decision-making skills