Warehouse Ops Leadership Trainee

Poolcorp; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health benefits

Wellness program

Education reimbursement

Paid travel

Employee stock

Job summary

POOLCORP is seeking candidates for the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program at SCP Distributors #656 in Huntingdon Valley, PA. This entry‑level, hands‑on program trains you in the distribution center across Operations, Management, and Purchasing, with on‑site training and future supervisor/manager opportunities.

Graduates begin with on‑site training, may relocate at company expense after completion, and join a nationwide path toward Operations leadership in the pool, irrigation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.
• Work experience in a leadership and/or problem solving role.
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
• Results driven, self‑starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong leadership skills are a must!
• Possess and demonstrate a motivated, passionate, customer service driven attitude.
• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands‑on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Observe experienced employees to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards of performance for a successful sales center.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
• Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the state‑of‑the‑art EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas.
• Topics to include operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems.
• Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.
• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Relocation willingness

Travel 25%

Customer service oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Job description

POOLCORP is seeking candidates for the Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program at SCP Distributors #656 in Huntingdon Valley, PA. This entry‑level, hands‑on program trains you in the distribution center across Operations, Management, and Purchasing, with on‑site training and future supervisor/manager opportunities.

Graduates begin with on‑site training, may relocate at company expense after completion, and join a nationwide path toward Operations leadership in the pool, irrigation and