Reverse Logistics Performance Manager

Calisen Group Holdings; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Birthday Off

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

My Rewards Platform

22 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

Medicash Benefits Programme

24/7 EAP

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Calisen is seeking a Reverse Logistics Performance Manager to own and optimise the end-to-end reverse logistics framework across our partner network. You will drive governance, KPIs and continuous improvement to maximise asset recovery and compliance while scaling capabilities for future needs.

You will collaborate with Field Operations, Finance, Procurement and Sustainability to deliver data-driven performance improvements and cost-efficient outcomes across meter returns, refurbishment, and

Qualifications

• Experience in reverse logistics, asset recovery or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing suppliers, logistics providers and service partners against KPIs and SLAs.
• Ability to analyse operational data and translate insights into improvements.
• Experience supporting supplier governance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing cost, service, compliance and outcomes.
• Advanced Excel and performance reporting capabilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving operational change.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the reverse logistics operating framework, including governance, standards, performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead strategic supplier and third-party logistics performance management, ensuring service delivery supports current and future business requirements.
• Develop and maintain the reverse logistics roadmap, identifying opportunities to improve capability, technology, process efficiency and asset recovery outcomes.
• Monitor and report on operational performance across meter returns, refurbishment, repair, recycling and disposal processes.
• Ensure returned electricity and gas metering assets are accurately received, tracked, recorded and processed in accordance with industry and business requirements.
• Drive performance improvements by identifying root causes of operational issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Produce insightful reporting, dashboards and performance scorecards covering service, cost, compliance and environmental outcomes.
• Maximise value recovery through effective disposition decisions, including reuse, repair, refurbishment, recycling and certified disposal.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, environmental legislation, waste management obligations and data security requirements.

Skills

Reverse logistics

Asset recovery

Supplier management

Data analysis

Excel

Performance reporting

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Warehouse management system

Asset management systems

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Smarter Energy

At Calisen, we're playing a vital role in the UK's energy transition. We're looking for an experienced Reverse Logistics Performance Manager to take ownership of our reverse logistics operation and drive excellence across our logistics partner network.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on improving operational performance, influencing suppliers, and creating innovative solutions that maximise asset recovery and support sustainable business outcomes. You'll play a key role in ensuring returned metering assets are managed efficiently, compliantly and cost-effectively, while helping to build a scalable reverse logistics capability for the future.

What's in it for You?

At Calisen, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and career development.

• Competitive Salary with an annual salary review, ensuring your contribution is recognised and rewarded.
• Birthday Off because your special day should be celebrated.
• Life Assurance providing cover of 4x your annual salary for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support you and your family through life's biggest moments.
• My Rewards Platform offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of leading retailers.
• 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Company Sick Pay to provide support during unexpected health challenges.
• Pension Scheme helping you plan for a secure future.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme supporting a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.
• Medicash Benefits Programme giving you access to healthcare cashback, discounts and wellbeing support.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support whenever you need it.
• Professional Growth Opportunities within a growing market-leading organisation where you can develop your skills and progress your career.

Whether you're passionate about operational excellence, sustainability, data-led decision making or supplier performance, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in a business helping to deliver the UK's transition to smarter energy solutions.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Logistics & Fleet within the Supply Chain & Logistics function, you'll lead the development of our reverse logistics strategy, governance framework and performance management approach. You'll also oversee the performance of key third-party logistics and service partners, ensuring they consistently meet contractual, operational, commercial and compliance expectations.

You'll work closely with teams across Field Operations, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, Sustainability and external partners to continually improve the end-to-end asset return journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop the reverse logistics operating framework, including governance, standards, performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead strategic supplier and third-party logistics performance management, ensuring service delivery supports current and future business requirements.
• Develop and maintain the reverse logistics roadmap, identifying opportunities to improve capability, technology, process efficiency and asset recovery outcomes.
• Monitor and report on operational performance across meter returns, refurbishment, repair, recycling and disposal processes.
• Ensure returned electricity and gas metering assets are accurately received, tracked, recorded and processed in accordance with industry and business requirements.
• Drive performance improvements by identifying root causes of operational issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Produce insightful reporting, dashboards and performance scorecards covering service, cost, compliance and environmental outcomes.
• Maximise value recovery through effective disposition decisions, including reuse, repair, refurbishment, recycling and certified disposal.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, environmental legislation, waste management obligations and data security requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have experience in reverse logistics, asset recovery, field logistics, warehouse operations, supply chain management or operational performance environments, particularly within utilities, energy, smart metering, telecommunications, engineering or similarly asset-intensive sectors.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong background in reverse logistics, asset recovery or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing suppliers, logistics providers and service partners against KPIs and service level agreements.
• Ability to analyse operational data, identify trends and translate insights into practical improvement plans.
• Experience supporting supplier performance management and governance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, service, compliance and customer outcomes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and performance reporting capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset and experience driving operational change.

Desirable

• Knowledge of smart metering assets and associated industry relationships.
• Experience with Power BI, ERP, warehouse management or asset management systems.
• Professional qualifications such as CILT, APICS, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2 or related operational certifications.
• Interest in sustainability and supporting Net Zero objectives.

Why Join Calisen?

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and optimise a critical function within a growing business at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, improve operational performance, enhance supplier partnerships and deliver meaningful commercial and environmental benefits across our reverse logistics network.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement and building capability for the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: All successful candidates must pass a criminal record check, provide us with 5 years' work references, and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.