Senior Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Responsibilities

• Execute domestic and international shipments via parcel, LTL, FTL, air freight, ocean freight, and hand-carry operations.
• Coordinate import and export activities with freight forwarders, customs brokers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, EEI filings, AES filings, export licenses, carnets, certificates of origin, and other shipping documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, DG regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
• Support customer deliveries, field deployments, demonstrations, sustainment activities, and international programs.
• Coordinate Dangerous Goods (DG) shipments, including lithium battery compliance and hazardous material documentation.
• Receive, inspect, process, and inventory incoming materials and customer returns.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
• Investigate shipment delays, customs holds, inventory discrepancies, and logistics-related issues.
• Partner with Product Delivery, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Trade Compliance, and Program Management teams to support operational objectives.
• Assist with development and implementation of logistics processes, work instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor junior Shipping & Receiving Specialists and support cross-functional logistics training.
• Support warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and material handling operations.
• Provide shipment status updates and logistics reporting to leadership and program teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, supply chain, warehouse operations, or international transportation.
• Experience supporting international shipments and customs processes.
• Knowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.
• Experience working with freight carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances or export authorizations.

Nice-to-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or government programs.
• Dangerous Goods (IATA/IMDG/49 CFR) certification experience.
• Experience with ATA Carnets, temporary imports/exports, and international demonstrations.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Forklift certification or warehouse equipment experience.

Leadership Expectations

• Serve as a logistics subject matter expert.
• Mentor junior team members and provide day-to-day guidance.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and customer-focused decision making.
• Partner across departments to resolve complex logistics and compliance challenges.