Warehouse Operations Management Trainee (Florida)

SCP Distributors•Panama City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

POOLCORP’s Management in Training – Operations program is an entry-level, hands-on training program based in a distribution warehouse. Over six months, trainees receive guidance and resources to learn about the swimming pool supply, irrigation, and landscape distribution industry, with the goal of preparing for a long-term career in operations management. Training begins on-site in Florida in January 2027. After completing training in May, trainees are required to relocate out of state, with company-provided assistance. The role also requires travel 25% of the time. Trainees work in all areas of the distribution center, including operations, management, and purchasing; observe experienced employees; and shadow contractors, builders, service and maintenance personnel, and retail store customers. The program includes classroom instruction at POOLCORP’s EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas, covering operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems. Trainees set goals with program and employee development managers and deliver a comprehensive presentation to senior management at the end of the program. The role is based in a distribution warehouse and is considered safety-sensitive. It involves maneuvering heavy machinery such as pallet jacks and forklifts and lifting products weighing up to 75 pounds. The annual compensation in Florida is $60,000 on a full-time schedule; the position may also be eligible for relocation or cost-of-living adjustments.

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; qualifying internships, organizations or clubs, volunteer work or community service, athletics, or military leadership may be considered instead.
Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.
Ability to lead and develop a team while managing rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to learn quickly, make decisions, and adapt to change and uncertainty.
Ability to speak effectively with customers, employees, and all levels of management.
Motivated, passionate, customer-service-driven attitude.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn an inventory system and additional software.
Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program for career development opportunities.
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.

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 standards of performance for a successful sales center.
Shadow contractors, builders, service and maintenance personnel, and retail store customers to learn about their roles in the swimming pool, irrigation, and landscaping business.
Participate in classroom training sessions at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas, covering operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems.
Learn management viewpoints and company policies and procedures that affect each phase of the business.
Set and achieve performance goals and objectives with the MIT Programs Manager and Employee Development Manager.
Give a comprehensive presentation to senior-level management at the end of the six-month program.
Complete other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.