Assistant Manager Capacity & Inventory | Recykal

About the Role:

Recykal is seeking an Assistant Manager Capacity & Inventory (EPR – all

verticals)

strong network of plastic and EBT processors/recyclers across India. This role will

focus on building capacity for credit fulfillment, tracking recycler inventory, and

supporting operational alignment to meet client obligations under the EPR

framework. The candidate will play a key role in building and sustaining vendor

relationships, ensuring data and documentation accuracy, and collaborating with

internal stakeholders including compliance, planning, and audit teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Recycler Network Expansion:

• Identify and onboard credible recyclers, co-processors, and

aggregators across India to build processing capacity for EPR

fulfillment.

• Conduct recycler capability assessments and maintain an active

partner roster mapped to geography, category, and material types.

2. Capacity & Inventory Tracking:

• Monitor recycler-wise monthly inventory and capacity utilization.
• Work closely with recyclers to understand seasonal and operational

variances that affect available capacity.

• Coordinate data submission from recyclers to ensure timely updates on

inventory positions and execution timelines.

3. Compliance & Documentation Support:

• Liaise with the compliance and legal teams to ensure recyclers meet

documentation, certification, and audit-readiness standards.

• Support in fulfilling documentation needs for audit trails, brand

reporting, and CPCB/EPR portal requirements.

4. Operational Coordination:

• Act as the point of contact for recyclers on capacity commitment

and issue resolution.

• Escalate risks related to inventory gaps, delays, or fulfillment

bottlenecks to internal teams.

• Provide field-level support and coordination for audits and due

diligence as required.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with EPR planning and allocation teams to bridge

supply-demand gaps.

• Train recyclers on Recykal tools/EPR Loop vendor portal for

capacity, documentation, and execution tracking.

6. Market Intelligence & Strategic Input:

• Stay updated on various EPR compliances, recycling trends,

technologies, and market shifts in multiple waste management.

• Recommend strategies for diversifying recycler base and improving

fulfillment predictability.

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Supply Chain,

sales & Marketing or related fields.

• 4-6 years’ experience in EPR, vendor management, supply chain, or capacity

planning (preferably in any waste management domains-EBT or plastics).

• Experience working with recyclers/co-processors and familiarity with EPR

frameworks.

• Excellent coordination, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets and documentation tools.
• Willingness to travel for audits, recycler visits, and capacity checks.