Operations Manager

Poolcorp; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

FSA & Wellness programs

401(k) match

PTO + Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

POOLCORP is the world’s leading independent distributor of swimming pool supplies, with an additional focus on irrigation, equipment, outdoor living and landscape products. At the core of our business, you will find Safety, Growth, Profitability and Employer of Choice.

Our commitment focuses on providing exceptional value and promoting growth for our customer’s businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of operations experience in industrial distribution or warehouse environment.
• Experience managing a team of 5+ employees.
• MS Office and Inventory Management software proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of pool and spa equipment, chemicals, construction materials, or similar goods is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, directs and manages warehouse staff including drivers.
• Review open sales orders, purchase orders, vendor claims and transfers.
• Ensure warehouse safety procedures are followed.
• Consult with regional buyers/vendors for price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Manage inventory, prevent stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.
• Perform cycle counts and manage freight invoicing and AP discrepancies.
• Supervise order routing, loading, and delivery according to customer instructions.
• Train new employees on warehouse and distribution procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Inventory management software

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Inventory Management software

Job description

Location & Pay

Location: SCP Distributors; Fort Lauderdale, FL - B7 2955 W. Corporate Lakes Blvd. Suite 100, Weston, Florida - 33331

Pay: $50,000 - $56,000 plus annual bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• 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 (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

• Hires, trains, directs and manages all warehouse staff, which may include warehouse associates, drivers or other positions based in the warehouse.
• Reviews open sales orders.
• Reviews open purchase orders.
• Reviews open vendor claims.
• Reviews open transfers.
• Reviews warehouse procedures and ensures proper warehouse safety procedures are followed.
• Consults with regional buyers and/or vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Manages inventory, controls stock outs and reduces excessive inventory.
• Performs cycle counts to prevent inventory shrink.
• Manages freight expense and approves invoices/freight bills for payment.
• Manages Accounts Payable discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Supervises the proper routing, loading and preparing of orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.
• Trains new employees on warehouse and distribution procedures.
• Discusses 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.
• Supports sales staff in meeting sales objectives.
• Other non-essential job duties may be assigned.

What You Will Need

• 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.
• Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
• We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
• All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.
• This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
• POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice.
• The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people.
• This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Company Overview

POOLCORP is the world’s leading independent distributor of swimming pool supplies, with an additional focus on irrigation, equipment, outdoor living and landscape products. At the core of our business, you will find Safety, Growth, Profitability and Employer of Choice.

Our commitment focuses on providing exceptional value and promoting growth for our customer’s businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders.

At POOLCORP, the pace is fast, the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member is encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas, and discover solutions as an important part of a world-class team. You’ll have the opportunity for your talent to be recognized and to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

POOLCORP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.