Fort Worth, Texas
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:
DICK’S Sporting Goods is expanding our industry-leading distribution network with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Fort Worth Distribution Center, set to launch in early 2026. This facility will serve as a critical hub in our growing supply chain, ensuring our athletes receive the best products with speed and precision. We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior Director of Distribution Center Operations to be the first leader of this new facility, responsible for setting up and launching operations from the ground up.
This role presents an extraordinary opportunity to build, lead, and shape the culture of this flagship distribution center, playing a pivotal role in supporting DICK’S Sporting Goods’ continued record-breaking growth and commitment to delivering excellence in sport retail.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the start-up and operational launch of the Fort Worth Distribution Center, ensuring a seamless transition to full-scale operations.
Oversee all day-to-day operations (receiving, processing, backstock, PCO, shipping) while ensuring maximum merchandise velocity, accuracy, and productivity.
Develop and execute hiring strategies, creating a staffing plan for full-time and part-time teammates across multiple shifts.
Manage a $25M annual budget, optimizing operational expenses and overseeing building and equipment assets.
Build a high-performance culture, fostering teamwork, engagement, and a union-free workplace.
Partner with Industrial Engineering, Vendor Relations, Store Operations, Merchants, and Supply Chain to drive efficiency, productivity, and merchandise velocity.
Play a key role in the strategic planning of distribution and transportation to support our omnichannel growth.
Oversee safety, compliance, and facility security, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and best practices.
Why Join DICK’S Sporting Goods?
DICK’S Sporting Goods has never been stronger. Our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and customer experience drives us forward, and this role is central to our future supply chain leadership.
This is more than a job—it's a chance to build something incredible, shape the future of our distribution network, and make a lasting impact on our teammates and communities.
If you are a visionary operations leader ready for a career-defining opportunity, we encourage you to apply and be part of this historic moment for DICK’S Sporting Goods. Join us as we continue to drive growth, innovation, and an unmatched retail experience for our athletes.
DSGT2
QUALIFICATIONS:
10-15 years of leadership experience in large-scale distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Strongly preferred: Leadership experience in a distribution center handling a diverse range of merchandise, including softlines, hardlines, and non-conveyable products.
Prior experience launching or setting up a new facility is strongly preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) to support diverse workforce engagement.
Expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS), process optimization, and operational KPIs.
Strong leadership, motivational, and employee relations skills.
Strategic and tactical planning expertise to drive efficiency, safety, and cost control.
Proven ability to manage large teams and complex operations, ensuring seamless execution and high productivity