Operations Manager

POOLCORP•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager directs and coordinates activities involved with procuring products for sales and distribution. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse and distribution processes. The company, POOLCORP, is the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products, with a vast network of sales centers and a large, dedicated team. They emphasize career growth, comprehensive training, and a family-oriented culture, combining the stability of a growing business with a supportive work environment.

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.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.
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.

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

Competitive salary
Annual bonus opportunities
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
Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts