Amber Cipriani

About Amber Cipriani

Sport Administration graduate with a passion for athletics, data, and continuous growth. I hold a Master’s in Sport Administration from Northeastern University (2012) and bring experience across athletics, sales, and supply chain that translates into strong product management skills.My background has given me hands-on expertise in operations, inventory management, budget administration, procurement, analytics, and vendor negotiations. I thrive at connecting data-driven insights with business strategy to drive measurable results. Whether managing programs, optimizing processes, or improving quality control, I approach challenges with a product mindset — building solutions that create impact and scale.

Experience

1. Deployment Manager

   DICK'S Sporting Goods

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Leading end-to-end deployment of Manhattan Active for a greenfield distribution center, serving as the connective leader across Operations, Technology, and Supply Chain-Own overall WMS deployment strategy, configuration alignment, and operational readiness-Lead cross-functional execution across Ops, Engineering, IT, and vendor partners-Drive UAT planning, defect triage, and production cutover readiness-Translate operational requirements into system design decisions and workflow configurations-Oversee inbound launch (manual receiving → system-enabled receiving) and phased functionality rollout-Manage risk mitigation, issue resolution, and go-live stabilization-Establish deployment governance, daily stand-ups, and executive reporting cadence-Accountable for delivering a stable, scalable WMS foundation that enables operational throughput, inventory accuracy, and long-term DC performance.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Masters

  2010 — 2012

• Florida State University

  Bachelors

  2006 — 2010