Warehouse Manager – Global Logistics & Trade Compliance

Description: Spartech is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager with a strong background in global logistics, international shipping, warehouse operations, and international trade compliance. This individual will oversee warehouse activities, inventory control, domestic and international shipments, and the coordination of logistics across multiple countries and regions. The ideal candidate will have practical experience managing international shipments of IT equipment, servers, networking hardware, and other technology assets. The candidate must understand the documentation, customs requirements, tax considerations, and regulatory processes associated with importing and exporting equipment across international borders. This role will coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping carriers, Importers of Record (IORs), international logistics partners, and internal teams to ensure shipments are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The position will support Spartech's global operations across the United States, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and EU countries, while helping establish standardized logistics procedures, shipment visibility, and inventory accountability across all operating regions. Requirements: Key Responsibilities 1. Warehouse & Inventory Management Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inspection, inventory management, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound shipping. Maintain accurate inventory records for servers, networking equipment, IT hardware, spare parts, and customer-owned assets. Establish procedures for asset identification, serial number tracking, inventory reconciliation, and chain of custody. Coordinate equipment staging, configuration support, rack-and-stack preparation, returns, repairs, and equipment redeployment. Manage warehouse space, storage costs, equipment handling, and shipment preparation. Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure proper documentation, packaging, labeling, and handling. Maintain accurate records of inventory movements, customer assets, and equipment stored on behalf of clients. Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for warehouse safety, security, and inventory control. 2. Global Logistics & International Shipping Coordinate international shipments between the US, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and EU countries. Manage end-to-end shipping activities, including pickup, export documentation, freight forwarding, customs clearance, international transportation, final-mile delivery, and proof of delivery. Work directly with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, local logistics providers, and international partners. Obtain and compare shipping quotes, transit times, insurance options, duties, taxes, and applicable administrative fees. Monitor shipments from origin to destination, proactively address delays, and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders and customers. Coordinate import and export requirements for IT equipment, including servers, switches, routers, networking components, and data center hardware. Understand international shipping terms, including Incoterms, and how responsibilities for transportation, customs clearance, duties, and taxes are allocated. Maintain shipment tracking records, delivery confirmations, and documentation for audit and customer reporting purposes. Coordinate reverse logistics, returns, equipment replacements, repairs, and international equipment transfers. 3. Importer of Record (IOR) & Customs Compliance Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Importer of Record (IOR) requirements and the responsibilities associated with importing equipment into foreign countries. Coordinate with authorized IOR partners and customs brokers to ensure shipments satisfy local import regulations. Understand country-specific requirements for import permits, product certifications, customs declarations, and s…

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