AIT Worldwide Logistics

Circularity and Recycling Program Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics • $92K — $139K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED with 8 years in relevant roles or a Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability or related field.
  • 2+ years in recycling, waste management, or sustainability programs.
  • Experience with zero waste and vendor management preferred.
  • Strong data management skills with competency in Excel, Power BI, or SQL.
  • Ability to assess recycler performance and manage project risks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the recycling and circularity subject matter expert.
  • Maintain and improve program data for reporting and analytics.
  • Develop action plans to achieve net zero waste goals.
  • Collaborate with recyclers and operations teams for documentation and process efficiency.
  • Support audit preparation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development in sustainability practices.
  • Engagement in a high-impact sustainability role at a leading tech company.
  • Networking with industry experts and stakeholders in recycling and waste management.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Circularity and Recycling Program Manager serves as a subject matter expert for recycling, circularity, and zero-waste program execution, with a primary focus on the Microsoft Cloud program. This functional role manages program data, evaluates recycler and operational performance, strengthens documentation and reporting processes, and helps build a scalable circularity program that advances Microsoft's net-zero waste objectives while aligning with AIT's broader sustainability strategy.

Responsibilities
  • Recycling Program Management and SME Support: Serve as the working subject matter expert for recycling and circularity requirements, including recycler documentation, certificates, material handling, diversion methods and evidence standards.
  • Data Management, Reporting and Analytics: Maintain and improve program datasets, validate recycler and load-level data, track diversion and efficiency metrics, identify trends and prepare dashboards or summaries for leadership and customer review.
  • Net Zero Waste and Circularity Roadmap: Evaluate current state performance and develop practical action plans that support progress toward Microsoft net zero waste goals, including improved material segregation, recycler validation and documentation quality.
  • Recycler, Vendor and Operations Collaboration: Engage recyclers and operations teams to obtain required documentation, understand processing methods, confirm efficiencies, resolve data gaps and standardize expectations across regions.
  • Audit Readiness, Training and Continuous Improvement: Support audit preparation, root cause analysis, training materials, SOP updates and corrective action tracking to improve long- term program reliability.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • The wage range for this position is $92,700.00-$139,060.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Qualifications

Education• High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of relevant work experience supply chain management, data analytics, or equivalent required or (required) or• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business or related field (required) Experience• 2+ years of experience in recycling, waste management, circularity, sustainability programs, environmental reporting, logistics operations or ESG data management (required) • Experience with zero waste, recycling vendors, material recovery, waste diversion calculations, customer sustainability programs or audit documentation (preferred) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Knowledge of recycling, circularity, waste diversion, zero waste principles and related documentation practices High• Strong data management and analytical skills using Excel, Power BI, SQL or similar tools High• Ability to evaluate recycler performance, documentation quality and program-level risks High• Strong project management skills with clear ownership of open items and deadlines Medium• Ability to collaborate with recyclers, operations, regional leads and customer-facing stakeholders High• Proactive, self-starting mindset with passion for sustainability and making processes better High• Clear written communication for program summaries, SOPs, training and customer-ready updates MediumLicenses and Certifications• - RUE Zero Waste, LEED, circular economy, waste management or recycling-related credential Upon Hire (preferred)

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full-service transportation management provider. Key services include domestic and international airfreight, ocean freight, truckload shipping, LTL shipping, intermodal, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. AIT has a global network of offices and partners, with operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, government, healthcare, industrial, life sciences, retail, and technology.
Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50,000
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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