Who Are We?

POOLCORP is the world’s leading distributor of outdoor living products. With more than 400 Sales Centers and over 5,000 employees, we proudly provide unparalleled service to our 120,000+ customers across 13 countries. At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways!

What We Offer:

Employer of Choice - the pace is fast, the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member is encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas, and discover solutions as an important part of a world-class team.

Benefits Package - healthcare, dental, life/AD&D, wellness program, education reimbursement, paid travel, employee stock, paid time off, and many more!

Growth - you’ll have the opportunity to prove yourself from the very beginning and to make an impact. How far and how fast you grow in your career is up to you.

Continuous Learning – with over 100 online courses, we invest heavily in our employees’ development to maximize their success and the success of our company.

Community Involvement - we believe that a being a good corporate citizen is the right thing to do for our customers, employees and community.

Safety - the health and safety of our employees and customers is at the core of our company culture.

Stability – as a Fortune 1000 company and industry leader, we have only touched the surface for the demand of outdoor living products.

Job Summary:

The Management in Training - Operations (MIT) Program is a world class, hands-on training program for individuals seeking a long-term career in operations management. You will receive the guidance, support and resources to learn everything there is to know about the swimming pool supply, irrigation and landscape distribution industry. If you have an eye for quality, sense of urgency and a passion for efficiency, then we want to speak with you!

This position is NOT a corporate role and will be located in a distribution center or other warehouse environment. We have positions located throughout the United States and Canada.

What You Will Do:

Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including 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 their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.

Participate in classroom training sessions (lecture, role play and computer lab) at the state-of-the-art EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas. Topics to include operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems.

Learn management viewpoints and company policies and procedures that affect each phase of business.

Set and achieve performance goals and objectives with the MIT Programs Manager and Employee Development Manager.

Give comprehensive presentation to senior level management for completion of the Operations MIT program at the end of the 6 month program.

Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations or other related discipline with a minimum of 2.5 GPA.

Work experience in a leadership and/or problem solving role. In lieu of work experience, will consider involvement in distribution or supply chain internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership.

Desire and ability to work in a distribution warehouse environment.

Results driven, self-starter with the ability to lead and develop a team with rapidly changing priorities. Strong leadership skills are a must!

Ability to learn quickly, make decisions and adapt to change and uncertainty.

Ability to speak effectively to customers, employees and all levels of management.

Possess and demonstrate a motivated, passionate, customer service driven attitude.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with ability to learn inventory system and additional software.

Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program (at company expense) for career development opportunities.

Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.

Learn more about the position by visiting www.poolcorp.com/mit.

POOLCORP is a drug-free company and an EOE, M/F/V/D. POOLCORP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The annual compensation for this position is $50000 per year based on a full-time schedule.

To apply email hannah.knight@poolcorp.com

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