Senior Specialist, Logistics & Customs Compliance

Your Role

The Senior Specialist, Logistics & Customs Compliance will own customs compliance, international and domestic transportation, goods receiving, outbound shipping, inventory control, and warehouse operations. This role combines strategic risk management and cross-functional leadership with hands-on execution to resolve receiving, clearance, inventory, packaging, and urgent transportation issues. The ideal candidate ensures the safe, compliant, accurate, timely, and cost-effective movement of materials, spare parts, equipment, and finished vehicles in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Customs Compliance:

Additional information

Ensure all import and export activities comply with U.S. and international customs laws, export controls, sanctions, and trade regulations; monitor regulatory changes and maintain audit-ready records.

• Trade Documentation:

Own HTS classification, country-of-origin determination, valuation, and required filings (ISF, commercial invoices, entry summaries); manage customs brokers and resolve holds or discrepancies.

• Transportation & Shipping:

Plan and manage domestic and international transportation (parcel, LTL/FTL, air, ocean, rail, car haul) to support production, service, and customer delivery needs.

• Carrier & Broker Management:

Lead carrier, freight forwarder, and 3PL/4PL sourcing, rate negotiation, and performance management, balancing cost, service, and compliance.

• Goods Receiving & Outbound Operations:

Oversee inbound receiving and outbound fulfillment, including inspection, discrepancy resolution, packing, labeling, and shipment release.

• Inventory & Warehouse Management:

Maintain inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and warehouse standards (FIFO, safety, 5S) across materials, spare parts, and equipment.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting:

Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Legal teams; track KPIs and report on compliance, cost, and delivery performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience:

Additional information

3+ years of experience in customs compliance, international/domestic logistics, or warehouse operations, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, or high-tech environments.

• Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

• Technical Skills:

In-depth knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, HTS, ISF, Incoterms, and customs-entry processes; proficiency with SAP or other ERP/WMS/TMS systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Communication:

Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Detail Orientation:

High attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience with lithium batteries, hazardous materials, or specialized/oversized transportation
• Experience leading teams, building processes, or delivering duty-savings initiatives
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification

Perks + Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere
• "Soul of Faraday" community outreach team