Camp Logistics & Operations Director

ESF Camps & Experiences; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ESF Camps & Experiences seeks an Operations Supply & Logistics Director to lead our year-round logistics across all ESF brands. You will manage a team of staff and seasonal workers, partner with brand leaders and site directors, and own procurement, inventory, transportation, and safety programs.

The role requires 4–5 years of warehouse management experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong leadership and MS Office skills. Travel to ESF locations will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of warehouse management experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent training and experience, required; operations, logistics or supply chain preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint and Word).
• Able to manage multiple brands and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with ESF Camps or a similar program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the Logistics & Operations Team, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management and day-to-day supervision.
• Develop and manage a year-round logistics calendar, partnering with Division Heads, Brand Leaders and Site Directors to anticipate needs.
• Build a high-performing culture of ownership, safety, efficiency and continuous improvement, and partner with Learning, Training & Development to grow future leaders.
• Oversee the Procurement & Supplies Manager, standardize purchasing practices, consolidate vendors and leverage ESF’s volume to reduce costs.
• Oversee receiving, storage, tracking and distribution of inventory, with regular counts and reuse of equipment and supplies across brands.
• Develop and manage logistics budgets with Finance, monitor spending, and report regularly to leadership on cost, delivery, inventory and site-readiness goals.
• Oversee busing and transportation for all ESF brands and programs, including truck rentals and company vehicles.
• Ensure safe operation, training and maintenance for warehouse equipment, company vans and 26' trucks.
• Optimize delivery routes and schedules to control costs and improve efficiency.
• Plan and execute setup and breakdown for every camp and program location, coordinating with Site Directors and host-school representatives.
• Conduct and document pre- and post-season facility inspections, including photos of existing or new damage, and resolve concerns with ESF and host-site leadership.
• Coordinate rentals (storage pods, portable restrooms, golf carts and trucks) and lead logistics for ESF events, with contingency plans for unexpected challenges.
• Oversee all warehouse operations at the ESF Operations Center, keeping it clean, organized, safe and efficient.
• Ensure accurate, on-time packing, shipping and delivery, with complete purchase orders, invoices and shipment records.
• Enforce safety protocols, training and preventive maintenance, and apply creative problem-solving and bricolage to make the most of existing resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESF Camps & Experiences seeks an Operations Supply & Logistics Director to lead our year-round logistics across all ESF brands. You will manage a team of staff and seasonal workers, partner with brand leaders and site directors, and own procurement, inventory, transportation, and safety programs.

The role requires 4–5 years of warehouse management experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong leadership and MS Office skills. Travel to ESF locations will be required as needed.