Senior Compliance Specialist, Dangerous Goods

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Logistics & Dangerous Goods Expert managing safe handling and distribution of lithium batteries. Ensuring compliance with international regulations and safe warehouse operations.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all lithium battery shipping regulations
Prepare and validate all Dangerous Goods (DG) documentation
Monitor changes in global regulations and update internal Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
Ensure compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG Code requirements, and DOT regulations
Design and maintain specialized storage zones for lithium batteries
Conduct regular audits of warehouse racking, labeling, and packaging integrity
Develop and deliver DG awareness training for warehouse floor staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business or a related field
Minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain management focusing on the handling of dangerous goods materials
IATA DGR Certification: Current certification for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Category 1 or 6)
IMDG Code Certification: Valid certification for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea
49 CFR / DOT Hazmat: Deep understanding of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations for domestic U.S. transport
Familiarity with UN 38.3 Testing Summaries and the ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Experience with Lithium Battery Safety Systems (e.g., specialized fire suppression, thermal monitoring)
Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) with DG integration
Proficiency in customs management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Dangerous Goods documentationIATA Dangerous Goods RegulationsIMDG Code requirementsDOT regulationsLithium Battery Safety SystemsWarehouse Management Systemscustoms management softwareSafety Data Sheets interpretationUN 38.3 Testing Summariesauditing warehouse integrity

Soft Skills

training developmentcompliance monitoringcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detail

Certifications

IATA DGR CertificationIMDG Code Certification49 CFR / DOT Hazmat certification