Operations Manager

Job Location National Pool Trends; 611- NPT Tempe 7307 E Hampton Ave, Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85209 Compensation Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities, benefits and more. 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 that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Discounts and more Key Responsibilities Hires, trains, directs and manages all warehouse staff, which may include warehouse associates, drivers or other positions based in the warehouse. Reviews open sales orders, open purchase orders, open vendor claims, and open transfers. Reviews warehouse procedures and ensures proper warehouse safety procedures are followed. Consults with regional buyers and/or vendors to obtain product or service 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. Manages Accounts Payable discrepancies in a timely manner. Supervises the proper routing, loading and preparing of orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with 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 source of trouble and take corrective action. Supports sales staff in meeting sales objectives. Other non-essential job duties may be assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3-5 years of operations experience in industrial distribution or warehouse environment. Operations responsibility for $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 helpful. To be 18 years of age or older to apply. Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is considered safety-sensitive. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr