Returns specialist vs returns processor

The differences between returns specialists and returns processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a returns specialist has an average salary of $33,064, which is higher than the $32,041 average annual salary of a returns processor.

The top three skills for a returns specialist include data entry, customer service and RMA. The most important skills for a returns processor are pallet jack, computer system, and rf scanner.

Returns specialist vs returns processor overview

	Returns Specialist	Returns Processor
Yearly salary	$33,064	$32,041
Hourly rate	$15.90	$15.40
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	49,024	6,148
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	40	43
Years of experience	12	-

Returns specialist vs returns processor salary

Returns specialists and returns processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Returns Specialist	Returns Processor
Average salary	$33,064	$32,041
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $42,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Revlon
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between returns specialist and returns processor education

There are a few differences between a returns specialist and a returns processor in terms of educational background:

	Returns Specialist	Returns Processor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Returns specialist vs returns processor demographics

Here are the differences between returns specialists' and returns processors' demographics:

	Returns Specialist	Returns Processor
Average age	40	43
Gender ratio	Male, 44.2% Female, 55.8%	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 7.0% White, 57.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 7.0% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	5%

Differences between returns specialist and returns processor duties and responsibilities

Returns specialist example responsibilities.

Manage documents for staff collaboration and training in SharePoint.
Apply quality assurance/control, project management, and leadership expertise to ensure assign manufacturing technicians comply with FDA and ISO guidelines.
Recognize opportunities to up-sell and often take the opportunity to do so to create a better Marriott experience and event.

Returns processor example responsibilities.

Manage tracking for all orders, manage invoice input via QuickBooks and maintain communications with all clients and vendors.
Work in the department call RMA.
Pull orders, scan data in AS400 system
Investigate and troubleshoot for incorrect/missing PO s.
Identify multiple carrier labels and identify customer RMA numbers.
Scan and process return items from all field locations using AS400 system.

Returns specialist vs returns processor skills

Common returns specialist skills

Data Entry, 19%
Customer Service, 12%
RMA, 11%
Return Authorizations, 6%
RF, 4%
Inventory Control, 4%

Common returns processor skills

Pallet Jack, 20%
Computer System, 12%
RF Scanner, 7%
Customer Accounts, 7%
Warehouse Environment, 7%
Return Merchandise, 5%