Logistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics Manager – Recycling / IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Location: Chicago, IL / Atlanta, GA / Las Vegas, NV / San Antonio, TX / Frederick, MD / Denver, CO (Onsite or Hybrid) Reports To: Director of Operations / Sales Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Logistics Manager with 5–7 years of relevant experience to lead and optimize the end-to-end logistics operations of our recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) business. This role is responsible for managing inland and ocean transportation, coordinating complex multi-leg shipments, and ensuring full compliance with environmental and data security standards specific to the industry.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in supply chain operations, deep familiarity with both white-glove logistics and secure chain-of-custody protocols, and a track record of delivering cost-effective, compliant, and scalable logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- End-to-End Logistics Management

- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all inland (LTL, FTL, last-mile) and ocean freight shipments across the U.S. and internationally.

- Develop SOPs for standard, expedited, and secure transport of IT assets and e-waste materials.

- Coordinate internally with warehouse operations to arrange inbounds and outbounds

- ITAD & Recycling Special Handling

- Implement and monitor secure logistics protocols, including tamper-evident packaging, serialized asset tracking, and GPS-enabled transport.

- Coordinate logistics for R2, e-Stewards, and NAID-certified facilities and downstream vendors.

- Ensure compliance with EPA, DOT, RCRA, and data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-88) as they relate to asset movement.

- Carrier & Vendor Management

- Negotiate rates and manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and specialized white-glove service providers.

- Maintain and audit service-level agreements (SLAs) and ensure high on-time performance and damage-free delivery.

- Inventory & Transportation Visibility

- Oversee tracking and tracing of all shipments using TMS, WMS, and/or ERP systems.

- Collaborate with operations and customer success teams to maintain visibility, address service disruptions, and provide timely updates.

- Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

- Analyze freight spend, optimize routing, and identify opportunities for consolidation and mode shifts.

- Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

- 5–7 years of logistics management experience with a mix of inland and ocean freight.

- Hands-on experience in recycling, e-waste, or IT asset disposition (ITAD) industries is strongly preferred.

- Proficient with logistics software (e.g., TMS, WMS, ERP such as NetSuite or SAP).

- Familiarity with secure asset tracking tools and chain-of-custody documentation.

- Strong organizational, negotiation, and analytical skills. Proven leadership abilities with a problem-solving mindset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.