Warehouse Operations Management Trainee (Minnesota)

SCP Distributors•Brooklyn Center, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

POOLCORP’s Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program is an entry-level, hands-on training program based in a distribution warehouse. Over six months, trainees receive guidance, support, and resources to learn about the swimming pool supply, irrigation, and landscape distribution industry. Training is held onsite in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, beginning in January 2027. After training is completed in May, trainees must relocate out of state, with company-provided assistance. Graduates are eligible to apply for Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager roles available nationwide. The program includes hands-on duties in all areas of the distribution center, observation of experienced employees, shadowing customers and industry professionals, classroom sessions at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas, and a comprehensive presentation to senior management at the end of the program. The position requires travel and work in a distribution warehouse environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations, or a related discipline, with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Work experience in a leadership and/or problem-solving role; in lieu of work experience, relevant internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer or community service, athletics, or military leadership will be considered.
Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
Ability to lead and develop a team amid rapidly changing priorities; strong leadership skills.
Motivated, passionate, customer-service-driven attitude.
Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program for career development opportunities; relocation is at company expense.
Ability to travel 25% of the time.
Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, and lift products up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn an 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 learn methods, procedures, and performance standards for a successful sales center.
Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance customers, and retail store customers to learn about their areas of the swimming pool, irrigation, and landscaping business.
Participate in classroom training sessions covering operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems.
Give a comprehensive presentation to senior-level management at the end of the six-month program.
Perform other assigned job duties and special operations projects.