Regional Senior Compliance Specialist, Compliance & Dangerous Goods

• Support the Customs/Compliance and Dangerous Goods teams by gathering hours, creating documentation, and organizing system details




• Prepare executive-level presentations and assist with behavioral observation data gathering




• Ensure Customs/Compliance data visibility across North and South America




• Share Customs/Compliance successes and compile alerts, newsletters, work instructions, and training materials




• Assist with Customs/Compliance onsite assessments and standardize structures across sites




• Prepare, review, and organize import/export documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, and Customs Entries




• Assist with HS/HTS goods classification




• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to resolve shipment holds and delays




• Maintain import/export records in accordance with statutory retention requirements




• Create and maintain forms as records




• Support lithium battery regulatory compliance under UN3480, UN3481, UN3090, and UN3091




• Prepare and validate Dangerous Goods documentation, including Shipper's Declarations, IMO Dangerous Goods Declarations, and Bills of Lading




• Monitor IATA, IMDG, and DOT regulatory changes and update Standard Work Instructions




• Ensure compliance with IATA DGR requirements, including State and Operator variations, 30% State of Charge limits, and aircraft restrictions




• Manage IMDG shipments, including segregation, container marking, and placarding




• Oversee domestic ground transport under 49 CFR/DOT and manage Excepted versus Fully Regulated shipments




• Support warehouse and storage safety for lithium batteries, including specialized storage zones and fire-code compliance




• Implement segregation protocols for lithium-ion and lithium-metal cells




• Establish Damaged, Defective, or Recalled battery areas and thermal-runaway emergency protocols




• Conduct audits of warehouse racking, labeling, and packaging integrity




• Administer DG awareness, 49 CFR, and IATA training for warehouse staff




• Audit packing lines for correct UN-specification packaging and cushioning materials




• Travel as needed, approximately 35-50%

Requirements

• Minimum A.A/A.S or equivalent hands-on experience in a Customs/Compliance or administrative coordination role




• Current IATA DGR Certification for transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Category 1 or 6)




• Valid IMDG Code Certification for transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea




• Deep understanding of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations for domestic U.S. transport




• Minimum 2 years in a logistics or warehouse environment specifically focused on high-density lithium battery storage and distribution




• Strong organizational skills and in-depth understanding of documentation standards




• Experience in data compilation and reporting




• Ability to translate complex Customs/Compliance metrics into clear executive summaries




• Excellent communication skills




• Microsoft Office, including advanced PowerPoint and Excel, and G Suite proficiency




• Experience in Logistics or Supply Chain Management focused on handling dangerous goods materials




• Familiarity with UN 38.3 Testing Summaries and ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)




• Customs/Compliance data analysis and tracking skills




• Technical documentation and presentation design skills




• Familiarity with regional logistics




• Experience with lithium battery safety systems, such as specialized fire suppression and thermal monitoring




• Background in EHS management




• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems with Dangerous Goods integration




• Proficiency in customs management software and Google Sheets




• Effective auditing practices




• Ability to travel as needed

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Customs/Compliance and Dangerous Goods management, including documentation preparation, regulatory compliance, and data analysis. Proficient in logistics coordination and safety systems for high-density lithium battery storage and distribution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IATA DGR Certification




• IMDG Code Certification




• Customs/Compliance Data Analysis




• Logistics Coordination




• Lithium Battery Safety Systems

Hard Skills

• Customs Documentation




• Dangerous Goods Documentation




• Data Compilation




• Documentation Standards




• HS/HTS Goods Classification




• Audit Practices




• Regulatory Compliance




• Safety Data Sheets Interpretation




• Technical Documentation




• Executive Presentation Design

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills




• Excellent Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• IATA DGR Certification




• IMDG Code Certification

Industry Keywords

• Customs Compliance




• Dangerous Goods




• Logistics




• High-Density Lithium Battery Storage




• EHS Management




• 49 CFR




• IATA DGR




• IMDG




• UN3480




• UN38.3 Testing

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office




• G Suite




• Warehouse Management Systems




• Customs Management Software