# Senior Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $79k – $110k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Itar, Ear, ERP Systems, Wms, Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, Dangerous Goods Shipping, Iata, Imdg, 49 Cfr, Inventory Management, Export Compliance, Import Operations, Commercial Invoices, Aes Filings
**Posted:** 2026-06-24

> Coordinates domestic and international shipping, receiving, inventory, and export compliance for aerospace/defense equipment and customer deliveries. Requires 5+ years logistics experience and ITAR/EAR knowledge.

## Job Description

## 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.

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