Reverse Logistics Manager

Reverse Logistics Manager

The Reverse Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing equipment and material lifecycle management, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring proper inventory control. This role manages test bench maintenance, equipment returns, e-waste processing, asset recovery, vendor relationships, and direct-to-consumer shipping activities. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders to support business objectives.

• Maintain and manage test benches to ensure operational readiness, functionality, and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinates the equipment return process, including tracking, documentation, inspection, and disposition of returned assets.
• Manage electronic waste (e-waste) returns and disposal activities in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the return and recovery of Outside Plant (OSP) reels, ensuring accurate tracking and timely reintegration into inventory to maximize asset utilization.
• Maintain inventory records and coordinate asset recovery activities to support inventory accuracy and cost control initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for scrap vendors, managing vendor relationships, coordinating material pickups, and ensuring compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Monitor and optimize scrap material disposition processes to maximize value recovery and minimize waste.
• Assist with direct-to-consumer fulfillment operations, including packing, shipping, inventory verification, and process oversight to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
• Generate reports and maintain documentation related to inventory, returns, asset recovery, scrap management, and shipping activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.

• Four years of College resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• 2 to 4 years in related field
• Experience in inventory management, logistics, supply chain operations, warehouse operations, or asset management.
• Experience with Telcom - asset recovery, reverse logistics, or materials management (preferred)

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of Oracle requisitioning process, and a working knowledge of Oracle Fusion
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of e-waste recycling and disposal requirements
• Experience coordinating third-party vendors and service providers
• Familiarity with shipping and fulfillment operations

• No Supervisory Responsibilities

Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000