Director of Logistics in Vernon, California at Woodcraft Rangers

Director of Logistics
Reports To: Senior Director of Operations
Status: Full-time; Exempt
Location: Vernon, CA (Primary)
Hours of Operation: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM (with some variation possible). May need to be available on weekends
Salary Range: $105,000 – $120,000 annually

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

Who We Are:
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,250 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a systems-minded operations leader with a strong foundation in logistics, procurement, and warehousing. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing warehouse operations and procurement workflows, and knows how to translate that ground-level knowledge into scalable organizational systems. They are organized, analytical, and collaborative — someone who can assess complex workflows, identify gaps, and build durable solutions without losing sight of day-to-day operational realities. They are comfortable leading people and technology initiatives in parallel and thrive in environments where structure is still being built.

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:

• Competitive salary – $105,000 – $120,000 annually

• Paid vacation & sick time – generous time off to recharge

• Lifecraft program – free college & career advancement for all staff

• Upward mobility – promote-from-within culture

• Health, dental & vision – comprehensive benefits coverage

• 403(b) retirement plan – invest in your future

• Pet insurance – because your whole family matters

• Mission-driven work – impact 30,000+ young people annually

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of logistics operations — including warehouse management, procurement infrastructure, asset and inventory systems, and distribution across 150+ program sites. The Director of Logistics will manage the Logistics Manager and their team, lead a cross-functional systems overhaul in partnership with IT, and play a central role in operationalizing the organization's regional expansion.

Responsibilities:
Department Leadership & Team Management

• Directly supervise the Logistics Manager and provide oversight of the logistics associate team

• Build a high-performing team culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and safety

• Establish clear roles, workflows, and performance expectations across the logistics function

• Support staff development and ensure adequate capacity for current and future operational needs

Warehouse & Distribution Operations

• Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment across 150+ WR sites

• Ensure warehouse safety protocols, loss prevention procedures, and organizational standards are consistently followed

• Lead quarterly inventory counts and routine asset audits across all locations

• Oversee fleet operations, including vehicle scheduling, maintenance, and safe use of WR vehicles and equipment

• Manage logistics for special events, including equipment delivery, setup, and breakdown

Procurement Infrastructure

• Assess and redesign procurement workflows — from purchase request through receipt and reconciliation — to reduce friction, increase visibility, and ensure compliance with grant and audit requirements

• Standardize purchasing workflows and approval chains across departments and locations

• Oversee vendor relationships, including negotiating pricing, resolving issues, and maintaining a preferred vendor framework

• Manage credit card purchasing programs, including monthly reconciliation and policy compliance

• Partner with Finance to ensure purchases are consistently coded to the correct department, cost center, or grant

Systems Overhaul & IT Partnership

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of procurement and inventory management systems in coordination with the Senior Director of Operations and IT

• Assess current asset management and supply tracking tools and drive the transition to purpose-built platforms that support multi-location operations

• Partner with IT to identify and consolidate redundant or misaligned tools in the current logistics operations stack

• Own the data migration plan, staff training rollout, and go-live timeline for new systems

• Establish standard reporting and dashboards to provide leadership with real-time visibility into inventory, spend, and asset status

• Procurement for IT purchases for the agency (laptops, tech equipment, keyboards, peripherals) should be vetted by IT for quality and alignment prior to purchase.

Regional Expansion & Multi-Site Operations

• Lead logistics readiness for new office expansions — including site setup, equipment provisioning, inventory configuration, and distribution routing

• Develop scalable processes that can be replicated as the organization continues to grow across new regions

• Ensure inventory, procurement, and asset systems are configured to support multi-location operations cleanly

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the operational partner to the Senior Director of Operations on infrastructure planning and execution

• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Compliance, and Program teams to ensure logistics systems support organizational reporting and grant requirements

• Proactively surface operational gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership

• Prepare and present operational reports and findings on a regular basis

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:
Required

• 5+ years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role

• Demonstrated experience managing warehouse operations and/or multi-site distribution

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives, including workflow redesign and systems implementation

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 platform

• Proficiency with asset management, inventory, or procurement software platforms

• Class C driver's license; ability to travel across Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience with financial or ERP systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar)

• Nonprofit sector experience, particularly in grant-funded environments with compliance and reporting requirements

• Experience building or restructuring a department or operational function

Physical Demands:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Frequent standing is required during working hours

• The ability to travel across the Greater Los Angeles area and Inland Empire, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times a month

• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential

• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds

• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities

Work Environment:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

• Regular exposure to computer monitors during work

• The typical noise level of a standard work environment

• Working in both air and non-air conditioning environments (warehouse setting)

• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance

• Camera must be on when taking remote meetings
  

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.