Job Summary:
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.
*This position is located in-person throughout the United States and Canada.
Including:
Kelowna BC
Woodbridge ON
Pickering ON
Bedford NS
Baton Rouge LA
Mandeville LA
Des Moines IA
Springfield, MO
Wichita KS
Sarasota FL
Salt Lake City UT
Fort Wayne IN
Indianapolis IN
Chicago IL
Evansville IN
Totowa NJ
Honolulu HI
Santa Rosa CA
San Jose CA
Jacksonville East, FL
Valdosta GA
Longwood FL
Greensboro NC
Charlotte NC
Knoxville TN
Brooksville FL
Medley FL
Port St. Lucie FL
North Bakersfield CA
Van Nuys CA
South Austin TX
*THIS NOT A SUPPLY CHAIN INTERNSHIP*
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 maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.
Forklift and RF gun experience helpful.
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.
Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visithttps://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/POOLCORP is a drug-free company.POOLCORP is an 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.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.#LI-Onsite