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.