Warehouse Operations Management Intern

The Distribution Operations Internship Program is designed to orient the intern to the various positions at our sales center locations with an emphasis on operations and warehousing.

Interns follow a progressive 12 week plan mentored by the Sales Center Manager and Business Development Representative.

*This position is located throughout the United States and Canada.*

What You Will Do:

• Receive hands-on training across operations, management, and purchasing.

• Observe experienced employees to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards of performance for a successful sales center.

• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn aspects of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping businesses.

• Assist in pulling orders from the warehouse and transfers items between sales center locations.

• Perform cycle counts in the warehouse and compare numbers to inventory software to ensure accuracy.

• Learn Prelude inventory system/ADS shortcuts and screens.

• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable duties. Prepares and mails daily invoices and files pertinent paperwork in the correct files.

• Review the P&L with the sales center manager.

• Attend conference calls with Recruiters, MIT Program Manager and other Interns.

• Complete operations project(s) by the end of the internship.

• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Junior or Senior in a business-related major (e.g., Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Admin).

• Experience in internships, organizations, athletics, or military leadership (distribution/supply chain focus preferred).

• Willing and able to relocate for training; own daily transportation required (housing assistance provided if relocating).

• Desire and ability to work in a distribution setting and learn all aspects of managing a distribution center.

• Strong leadership, customer service focus, and competitive drive.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and possess a customer service driven attitude along with a competitive spirit.

• Effective communicator with all audiences (e.g. customers, employees and management).

• Proficient in MS Office; able to learn new software (Prelude experience a plus).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Able to operate heavy machinery and lift up to 75 pounds (forklift/RF gun experience helpful).

Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.
 

Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success.  As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!
 

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.  

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. 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. 

POOLCORP will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, POOLCORP will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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