Lead Logistics Vendor Management Reverse Logistics

Job Description Summary

Build a more connected efficient supply chain by leading high-impact logistics programs that power how products move return and are redeployed. At AT&T we rely on strategic leaders to optimize complex vendor ecosystems drive operational excellence and ensure cost-effective compliant distribution at scale.

As a Lead Logistics Vendor Management professional focused on Reverse Logistics you will play a critical role in shaping how finished goods are recovered processed and reintegrated across the business. You will lead large-scale programs partner with vendors and internal stakeholders and bring data-driven insights to improve performance and support enterprise-wide initiatives.

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

What youll do:

• Strategic Program Leadership: Lead reverse logistics programs for finished goods scaling operations building forecasts establishing processes and ensuring effective reporting across vendor networks
• Vendor Management & Performance Oversight: Build and maintain strategic relationships with logistics vendors monitor performance against service-level targets and implement corrective actions to drive accountability
• Process Design & Optimization: Define design and implement logistics processes and strategies to improve efficiency reduce costs and support key business objectives
• Contract Negotiation & Compliance: Lead vendor contract negotiations ensuring favorable terms while maintaining compliance with legal regulatory and corporate standards; provide supporting financial analysis
• Project Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead multiple concurrent logistics initiatives partner with internal stakeholders and serve as a subject matter expert supporting supply chain strategy and product launches
• Analytics & Problem Resolution: Conduct complex financial and operational analysis develop reporting insights resolve escalated issues and support planning budgeting and performance tracking

What youll need:

• Proven ability to manage reverse logistics operations including forecasting inventory flows and vendor coordination
• Strong vendor management experience including performance monitoring service-level enforcement and corrective action planning
• Expertise in logistics process design optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Advanced financial and operational analysis skills including cost modeling and performance reporting
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards
• Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced supply chain environment

What youll bring:

• Bachelors degree (BS/BA) preferred
• 5 years of experience in logistics supply chain or vendor management
• Certification in relevant functional areas (required where applicable)
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale programs with strategic autonomy and influencing outcomes
• Proven ability to mentor team members and collaborate effectively with senior leadership

Our Lead Logistics Vendor Management - Reverse Logistics earns between$118800 - $178200 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography experience expertise and education/training.