Manager, Reverse Logistics

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Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world’s most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Benefits:

• Health/Life
  • medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA (with company match), life insurance/AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity
• Financial
  • 401(k) (with company match), annual profit share, referral bonus, company discounts
• Time Off
  • salaried/exempt: no set amounts, hourly/non-exempt: starts 2nd month, monthly accruals, increases based on tenure
  • floating holidays, paid holidays
  • parental & family care leave, bereavement leave
• Education
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarship awards for children (elementary-college), educational payments for children under age 3
  • Annual professional development awards
• Other
  • legal assistance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, EAP, points recognition program, 50% in office/50% remote (if role supports & working in close proximity to one of our offices)

Note:

benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors.

The Manager of Reverse Logistics leads and optimizes the lifecycle of returned, excess, and decommissioned telecom assets across multiple programs. This role is critical in maximizing value recovery, streamlining operations, and driving revenue through strategic sourcing and resale of equipment.

• Program Management:
  Lead multiple reverse logistics programs across the organization, ensuring efficient processing of returned telecom equipment and materials.
• Buying & Selling Strategy:
  Develop and execute strategies for acquiring and reselling telecom assets, maximizing profitability and aligning with sustainability objectives.
• Vendor & Partner Relations:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, carriers, OEMs, and resale partners to ensure quality and efficiency in the reverse logistics process.
• Market Analysis:
  Monitor telecom industry trends, secondary market pricing, and demand shifts to inform strategic sourcing and resale decisions.
• Process Optimization:
  Continuously evaluate and enhance workflows related to logistics, testing, grading, refurbishment, and disposition to improve turnaround time and operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Sustainability:
  Ensure strict adherence to environmental regulations, recycling standards, and internal corporate policies for responsible asset disposition.
• Financial Oversight:
  Manage budgets, conduct cost/benefit analysis, and track performance metrics (e.g., recovery rates, resale revenue) to ensure profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with teams in supply chain, sales, finance, engineering, and operations to align logistics strategies with business objectives.

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• Occasional travel required (up to 20%) to warehouses, vendor sites, and resale partners.

• Office work is sedentary in a normal office environment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time.
• Ability to move about the office to access office machinery, attend meetings, etc.
• Must be able to operate a computer and all the required programs.
• Occasional moving of office supplies up to 10 pounds.

• Deep understanding of the telecom equipment secondary market and reverse logistics best practices.
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP and logistics systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and sustainability standards for electronics recycling.
• Fami…