Operations Management Intern

Distribution Operations Internship Program

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 Operations Manager. We offer paid internships all year around and can accommodate your busy schedule.

This position is 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.
• Learn inventory procedures with the use of a Radio Frequency gun.
• Assist in receiving and storing products.
• 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.
• Look up parts and products in POOLCORP and manufacturer's catalogs and learns how to order products from manufacturers.
• 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.
• Learn to identify and acknowledge customers' needs. Follow up with customers on the status of their orders.
• Learn what is required to provide excellent customer service to assist in serving customers at the sales counter.
• Become familiar with the B2B website our customers use to order their products.
• Complete online training to learn about POOLCORP, the pool industry, pool products, landscaping/irrigation and customer service fundamentals.
• Attend conference calls with Recruiters, MIT Programs Manager and other Interns.
• Complete operations project(s) by the end of the 12-week internship.
• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Junior or Senior standing in a business related curriculum with a solid academic performance record. Preferred curriculums include: Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Operations and Logistics, and Business Administration.
• Involvement in distribution or supply chain internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership.
• Ability to relocate to designated training branch and provide own transportation daily (housing assistance provided if relocated).
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution setting and learn all aspects of managing a distribution center.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and possesses a customer service driven attitude along with a competitive spirit.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers, employees and all levels of management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Software and the ability to learn Prelude inventory system.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Forklift and 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.

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!

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! 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, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.