Operations Manager

Poolcorp; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Fully funded Tuition Education Programs

Job summary

Poolcorp in Abilene, TX, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee procurement and distribution activities in a warehouse setting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in operations management, preferably in industrial distribution.

This role entails managing a team, ensuring safety procedures, and optimizing inventory management. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, alongside strong communication skills. Poolcorp offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of operations experience in industrial distribution or warehouse environment.
• Operations responsibility for $5-10 million wholesale warehouse type facility.
• Experience managing a team of 5+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities involved with procuring products for sales and distribution.
• Hire, train, direct, and manage all warehouse staff.
• Manage inventory, control stock outs, and reduce excessive inventory.

Skills

Operations management

Inventory Management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of industrial product lines

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Inventory Management software

Job description

Location

SCP Distributors; 383 - Abilene, TX 4644 S. Treadaway, Abilene, TX 79605

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities. Benefit package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs; 401(k) with generous company match; 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 paid holidays (PTO increases with tenure); 100% employer‑paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance; Paid Parental Leave; Fully funded Tuition Education Programs; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Employee Discounts; and additional bonus programs.

About POOLCORP

World’s leading distributor of outdoor living products with over 445 Sales Centers in 12 countries and more than 6,000 employees. We value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and foster a family‑oriented, hometown culture.

Responsibilities – Operations Manager

• Direct and coordinate activities involved with procuring products for sales and distribution.
• Hire, train, direct, and manage all warehouse staff, including associates, drivers, or other positions based in the warehouse.
• Review open sales orders, purchase orders, vendor claims, and transfers.
• Review warehouse procedures and ensure proper safety procedures are followed.
• Consult with regional buyers and/or vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Manage inventory, control stock outs, and reduce excessive inventory.
• Perform cycle counts to prevent inventory shrink.
• Manage freight expense and approve invoices/freight bills for payment.
• Manage Accounts Payable discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Supervise proper routing, loading, and preparing of orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.
• Train new employees on warehouse and distribution procedures.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Support sales staff in meeting sales objectives.
• Other non‑essential duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3‑5 years of operations experience in industrial distribution or warehouse environment.
• Operations responsibility for $5‑10 million wholesale warehouse type facility.
• Experience managing a team of 5+ employees.
• Computer skills including MS Office and Inventory Management software.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of industrial product lines such as pool and spa equipment, chemicals, construction materials, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, HVAC supplies, auto parts, irrigation supplies, or similar industrial tangible goods helpful.
• To be 18 years of age or older to apply.

EEO Statement

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity, and this commitment is critical to our success. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.