Logistics Manager

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.

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.
  • Coincide 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.
  • Coincide 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.
  • Coincide 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.