Staples

Senior Analyst, Reverse Logistics & Returns

Staples$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in recycling, waste, or related industry
  • Strong analytical mindset to translate data into insights
  • Proven ability to influence without authority
  • Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and driving accountability
  • Knowledge of recycling and waste operations

Responsibilities

  • Monitor fulfillment center performance against KPIs
  • Coach and support field associates on recycling and waste execution
  • Manage third-party vendors to ensure compliance with service agreements
  • Resolve recycling and waste-related issues effectively
  • Analyze performance data to benchmark and identify underperforming locations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost reduction and sustainability
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance program execution

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Analyst, Reverse Logistics & Returns you will play a pivotal role in optimizing recycling, waste, and end-of-life programs across our fulfillment network-driving measurable cost savings, improving operational efficiency, and advancing our sustainability goals. This is a high-impact role where your insights, problem-solving, and ability to influence will directly shape how we operate on a scale.

What you will be doing:
  • Monitor fulfillment center performance against KPIs including equipment utilization, waste diversion, and SOP compliance
  • Coach and support field associates to improve location-level recycling and waste program execution
  • Manage third-party vendors and ensure compliance with service level agreements
  • Own resolution of recycling, waste, and equipment-related issues including installations, repairs, and service adjustments
  • Analyze performance data to benchmark results and identify underperforming locations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, sustainability, and revenue recovery
  • Partner cross-functionally with FC Operations, Quality, and Fleet teams to enhance program execution
  • Ensure end-of-life merchandise programs maximize recovery value while minimizing operational disruption


What You Bring to the Table:
  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Proven ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment
  • Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and driving accountability
  • Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple initiatives
  • Knowledge of recycling, waste, or reverse logistics operations


What's needed: Basic Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in recycling, waste, or related industry
  • 2+ years Advanced Microsoft Office
  • 1+ year query software such as Microsoft Access, Transact SQL
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of time, including overnight travel, to support site visits, operational initiatives, vendor management, and cross functional meetings.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting supply chain or fulfillment center operations; knowledge of sustainability programs, recycling streams, and waste diversion strategies.
  • Advance Power BI to create dynamic reports


We Offer:
  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs


About Staples

Staples is a retail company that sells office supplies, furniture, technology, and other products to businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1986 and has since grown to become one of the largest office supply retailers in the world. Staples operates more than 1,200 stores in 26 countries and has a strong online presence. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Staples
Size
61,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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