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!
What You Will Work On
As the Sr Analyst Supply Chain Optimization, you will serve as a key partner in shaping how product moves through Academy's domestic and international supply chain network. You will analyze freight flow, identify operational constraints, and use data-driven insights to improve service levels, cost efficiency, and predictability across transportation and distribution activities. Leveraging Transportation Management Systems, reporting tools, and cross-functional collaboration, you will help ensure inventory reaches the right place at the right time.
In this role, you will lead optimization initiatives that connect Merchandising, Transportation, Distribution Center Operations, Finance, and Technology teams. You will develop forecasts, performance dashboards, scenario models, and planning frameworks that support business decisions and network performance. Your work will directly influence operational efficiency, carrier relationships, process improvements, and long-term supply chain effectiveness.
Who You Will Work With
You will collaborate daily with transportation carriers, third-party logistics partners, Distribution Center leaders, Merchandising teams, Finance partners, and Technology stakeholders. Success in this role depends on building strong partnerships, aligning priorities across functions, and communicating insights that support effective decision-making.
You will also work closely with operational teams to validate assumptions, uncover opportunities, support system enhancements, and drive adoption of new tools and processes. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence strategic supply chain decisions while partnering with leaders across the organization.
What You Bring
Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Distribution or Logistics or equivalent years of experience preferred. High School Diploma or GED required
5+ years of logistics, inventory management and transportation experience
Demonstrated experience improving vendor performance, supporting compliance programs, or contributing to upstream supply chain improvements
Experience working cross-functionally with Merchandising, Transportation, Finance, IT, and DC Operations
Strong understanding of TMS, ERP, and related supply chain systems
Process optimization expertise and ability to identify opportunities for efficiency gains
Experience building KPIs, dashboards, models, and performance reports
Strong presentation and communication skills across all organizational levels
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills with familiarity in Access
Experience supporting change management and process adoption
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
Work Style & Physical Requirements
Requires on-call availability after hours, Monday through Friday, including some weekends and holidays
Ability to analyze large datasets and make sound business recommendations
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and external 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
Key Skills
Analysis, Advanced Excel Skills, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Operations, Driving Results, Strategy and Execution
Equal Employment OpportunityAcademy 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
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Distribution, or Logistics, or equivalent years of experience
- 5+ years of logistics, inventory management, and transportation experience
- Experience improving vendor performance, supporting compliance programs, or contributing to upstream supply chain improvements
- Cross-functional experience with Merchandising, Transportation, Finance, IT, and Distribution Center Operations
- Strong understanding of Transportation Management Systems, ERP, and related supply chain systems
- Process optimization expertise and ability to identify efficiency gains
- Experience building KPIs, dashboards, models, and performance reports
- Strong presentation and communication skills across organizational levels
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills, with familiarity in Access
- Experience supporting change management and process adoption
- Ability to analyze large datasets and make sound business recommendations
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and external partners
- Regular in-office attendance
- On-call availability after hours, including some weekends and holidays
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.
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