Operations Manager

About Us

POOLCORP is the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products, with over 445 Sales Centers in 12 countries and a team of more than 6,000 dedicated employees. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Trends, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors. We value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, fostering a family-oriented, hometown culture supported by a strong, stable, and growing business.

About the Role

The Operations Manager directs and coordinates activities involved with procuring products for sales and distribution at our Tampa, FL location.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, directs, and manages all warehouse staff, including warehouse associates, drivers, or other warehouse-based positions.
• Reviews open sales orders, purchase orders, vendor claims, and transfers.
• Ensures proper warehouse safety procedures are followed.
• Consults with regional buyers and/or vendors to obtain product 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.
• Resolves Accounts Payable discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Supervises the proper routing, loading, and preparing of orders for shipment and delivery according to 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 the source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Supports sales staff in meeting sales objectives.
• Performs other non-essential job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of operations experience in industrial distribution or warehouse environment.
• Operations responsibility for a $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.
• 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 is helpful.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses, and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. POOLCORP supports military personnel and veterans in transitioning to civilian professions.

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 (PTO increases with tenure).
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs.
• Bonus Programs including Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Discounts and much more.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others.