Manager, Reverse Logistics and Asset Monetization

Job Description
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.

This work isn't easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we're solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out.

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Classification
exempt/salaried

Location:
Carmel, IN

Schedule
Hybrid: M, W, Th-in office, T, F-remote

Benefits
Telamon invests in our people with benefits that support health, family, and future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness:
Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP

Financial:
401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance;
field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)
Time Off & Flexibility:
Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, company-paid sabbaticals, and hybrid/remote option

Career Growth:
Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:
Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors
Job Summary
The
Manager of Reverse Logistics and Asset Monetization
is responsible for maximizing value recovery, streamlining operations, and driving revenue through strategic sourcing and resale of equipment. They will lead and optimize the lifecycle of returned, excess, and decommissioned telecom assets across multiple programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Buying & Selling Strategy: Develop and execute strategies for acquiring and reselling telecom assets, maximizing profitability and aligning with sustainability objectives.
• Market Analysis: Monitor telecom industry trends, secondary market pricing, and demand shifts to inform strategic sourcing and resale decisions. 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.
• 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.

Managerial Responsibility

• None

Travel/Shift Requirements

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

Physical Demands

• 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.

Skills And Abilities Required

• 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
• Familiarity with telecom hardware, testing, and refurbishment processes
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple logistics programs simultaneously

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in reverse logistics, supply chain, or asset recovery.
• Proven experience managing people, programs, and third-party logistics/vendor relationships.

Education And Experience Preferred

• Prior experience within the telecom industry in reverse logistics, supply chain, or asset recovery.
• Master's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or closely related field.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or formal training in continuous improvement methodologies.

Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.