Reverse Supply Chain Manager, Mobile Supply Chain

SquareTrade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic asset management firm in the UK seeks a Reverse Supply Chain Manager to maximize the value of electronic assets through strategic sales and operational excellence. The role involves managing relationships, overseeing asset sales, and driving improvements through data analysis and process optimization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, negotiation experience, and a degree. This full-time position operates in a hybrid model, allowing three days in office and two days from home.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a focus on profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and partner management skills.
• Operationally adept with a structured approach to process improvement.
• Proficiency in data analysis and KPI tracking.
• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage assets across various categories to optimize recovery.
• Oversee sales and ensure maximum recovery value.
• Develop commercial relationships for optimal outcomes.
• Support inventory management activities.
• Own KPI tracking and operational analysis.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree level educated

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

The Reverse Supply Chain Manager is responsible for maximizing the commercial and operational value of electronic assets exiting the supply chain or being obtained through trade-in programs including broken returned or surplus mobile devices consumer electronics (CE) TVs and other asset categories. This role combines commercial analysis strategic partner management and operational excellence to drive optimal monetization reuse and sustainability outcomes for SquareTrades asset portfolio.

The position plays a critical role in supporting SquareTrades broader repair sustainability and trade-in strategy by identifying value creation opportunities improving asset utilization and collaborating cross-functionally across supply chain demand planning and commercial teams.

Job Responsibilities

Asset Monetisation & Sales

• Manage all assets across mobile CE TV and other categories that result as a byproduct of servicing insurance claims.
• Oversee the sale of broken or surplus assets ensuring maximum recovery value through resale refurbishment or recycling.
• Develop and manage commercial relationships with third-party buyers to secure the best commercial outcomes.
• Manage the sales of devices obtained through trade-in programs and own the commercial model that determines consumer facing propositions.

Commercial Strategy & Modelling

• Create and refine commercial models to assess optimal outcomes for electronic assets determining whether to sell repair or reuse.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of monetization routes to ensure the most efficient and profitable asset recovery strategy.
• Explore salvaging and reuse opportunities as part of SquareTrades repair strategy where applicable.

Value-Add & Operational Improvement

• Develop and manage value-add activities to improve asset utilisation (e.g. refurbishment or component reuse before monetisation).
• Own the development tracking and analysis of operational KPIs related to asset management effectiveness to identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage the Trade-In capability to ensure effective monetisation of devices for partners as needed.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Support broader inventory management activities including overstock and obsolescence management WIP tracking and asset flow optimization.
• Contribute to supply chain efficiency by assisting with stock replacement matrix adjustments and ensuring assets are properly categorized and tracked.
• Collaborate closely with Demand Planning and Purchasing teams to coordinate upstream and downstream asset movements and align with forecasted demand.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Asset recovery value per category or channel.
• Margin contribution from resale or refurbishment programs.
• Accuracy and efficiency of asset flow and reporting.
• Partner satisfaction and commercial performance metrics.
• Trade-in program commercial efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a focus on profitability and asset optimization.
• Excellent negotiation and partner management skills.
• Operationally adept with a structured approach to process improvement.
• Proficiency in data analysis KPI tracking and financial assessment tools (Excel Power BI etc.).
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a focus on profitability and asset optimization.
• Excellent negotiation and partner management skills.
• Operationally adept with a structured approach to process improvement.
• Proficiency in data analysis KPI tracking and financial assessment tools (Excel Power BI etc.).
• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally across supply chain finance and commercial teams.
• Experience in negotiating with external third parties
• Experience delivering commercial improvements
• Experience in executing on strategic objectives

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a focus on profitability and asset optimization.
• Excellent negotiation and partner management skills.
• Operationally adept with a structured approach to process improvement.
• Proficiency in data analysis KPI tracking and financial assessment tools (Excel Power BI etc.).
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a focus on profitability and asset optimization.
• Excellent negotiation and partner management skills.
• Operationally adept with a structured approach to process improvement.
• Proficiency in data analysis KPI tracking and financial assessment tools (Excel Power BI etc.).
• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally across supply chain finance and commercial teams.
• Experience in negotiating with external third parties
• Experience delivering commercial improvements
• Experience in executing on strategic objectives

Preferred

• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of automation (Python Power Automate Copilot Studio)
• Business level French or German
• Degree level educated

Additional Information

We work in a hybrid model : 3 days in the office 2 days from home.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Team : is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Procurement,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,Supplier Management,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1