Operations Manager

POOLCORP • Fort Walton Beach, FL

19d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager directs and coordinates activities involved with procuring products for sales and distribution. POOLCORP is the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products, with a vast network of Sales Centers across multiple countries. We are committed to meeting customer needs with pride and professionalism, fostering a family-oriented culture, and offering significant opportunities for career growth and advancement through comprehensive training programs. We value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation.

Requirements

• 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.
• To be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 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.
• Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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, open purchase orders, open vendor claims, and 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree