Circularity & Recycling Program Lead for Net-Zero

Ait-Worldwide-Logistics; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Circularity and Recycling Program Manager to advance Microsoft net-zero waste goals. You will lead recycling and circularity efforts, manage data and dashboards, and partner with recyclers and operations across regions to ensure robust documentation and program reliability.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration with stakeholders. This position is based in Illinois with a local, on-site focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, supply chain, data analytics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in recycling, waste management, circularity, sustainability programs, environmental reporting, logistics operations or ESG data management.
• Experience with zero waste, recycling vendors, material recovery or waste diversion calculations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recycling Program Management and SME Support: Serve as SME for recycling and circularity requirements, including documentation and material handling.
• Data Management, Reporting and Analytics: Maintain program datasets, validate data, track diversion and efficiency, prepare dashboards for leadership and customer review.
• Net Zero Waste and Circularity Roadmap: Develop action plans to support Microsoft net zero waste goals and improve documentation quality.
• Recycler, Vendor and Operations Collaboration: Engage recyclers and operations to obtain documentation and standardize expectations across regions.
• Audit Readiness, Training and Continuous Improvement: Support audit prep, root cause analysis, training materials, SOP updates and corrective action tracking.

Skills

Recycling knowledge

Data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business or related field

High School Diploma or GED + 8 years experience

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Circularity and Recycling Program Manager to advance Microsoft net-zero waste goals. You will lead recycling and circularity efforts, manage data and dashboards, and partner with recyclers and operations across regions to ensure robust documentation and program reliability.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration with stakeholders. This position is based in Illinois with a local, on-site focus.