Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist (R3019)
Dallas Metro Area
Operations Division – Shipping /
Full Time Employee /
On-site
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown jets (F-16; MQM-178 Firejet), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (MQ-35 V-BAT), and three quadcopters (Nova, Nova 2, iPRD). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Global S/R Specialist with international shipping experience. This is a full-time warehouse position that requires daily communication and shipment documentation.
What You'll Do:
- Support the implementation of processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for international and domestic shipments, freight, and parcel including preparation of required documentation (commercial invoices, packing slips, country of origin forms, dangerous goods certifications, etc.)
- Provide timely and accurate quotes to customers as requested; support the team on carrier contract negotiations
- Schedule, execute and oversee an array of transportation brokerage services in accordance with legal and customer requirements, including cargo characteristics, service options and requirements, transit time and loading and offloading requirements.
- Plan, build and manage logistics improvement plans.
- Communicate any transportation impacts including analysis and/or information regarding the industry and/or government (foreign and domestic) policies and regulations that may affect the company.
- Manage relationships with providers’ sales representatives, operational staff, US ports and terminals, customs broker/s, US Customs and Border Patrol and other gov't agencies.
- Maintain accountability for delivery reliability.
- Utilize specific knowledge of the logistics market, trends, and capabilities to identify opportunities for cost reductions and savings opportunities.
- Create visibility & accountability on all projects; facilitate the development of line-of-sight metrics to link logistics activities to PMT’s strategic initiatives.
- Improves and provide logistics solutions to support customer satisfaction
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5 Years working in the shipping industry
- Domestic and International shipping experience to include shipping hazardous materials and ITAR exports
- A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
- Excellent skills in time management and organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS preferred
- Previous experience with a military logistics organization
- Previous experience in field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
- Dangerous Goods/HAZMAT Certification
$76,727 - $115,091 a year
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Total package details for U.S. based positions:
- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
of employment)
- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
Total package details for International based positions (where applicable):
- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
