Senior Specialist, Logistics & Customs Compliance

Faraday Future•El Segundo, CA

53d

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Logistics & Customs Compliance will own customs compliance, international and domestic transportation, goods receiving, outbound shipping, inventory control, and warehouse operations. This role combines strategic risk management and cross-functional leadership with hands-on execution to resolve receiving, clearance, inventory, packaging, and urgent transportation issues. The ideal candidate ensures the safe, compliant, accurate, timely, and cost-effective movement of materials, spare parts, equipment, and finished vehicles in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in customs compliance, international/domestic logistics, or warehouse operations, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, or high-tech environments.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, HTS, ISF, Incoterms, and customs-entry processes; proficiency with SAP or other ERP/WMS/TMS systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
High attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
Experience with lithium batteries, hazardous materials, or specialized/oversized transportation
Experience leading teams, building processes, or delivering duty-savings initiatives
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification

Responsibilities

Ensure all import and export activities comply with U.S. and international customs laws, export controls, sanctions, and trade regulations; monitor regulatory changes and maintain audit-ready records.
Own HTS classification, country-of-origin determination, valuation, and required filings (ISF, commercial invoices, entry summaries); manage customs brokers and resolve holds or discrepancies.
Plan and manage domestic and international transportation (parcel, LTL/FTL, air, ocean, rail, car haul) to support production, service, and customer delivery needs.
Lead carrier, freight forwarder, and 3PL/4PL sourcing, rate negotiation, and performance management, balancing cost, service, and compliance.
Oversee inbound receiving and outbound fulfillment, including inspection, discrepancy resolution, packing, labeling, and shipment release.
Maintain inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and warehouse standards (FIFO, safety, 5S) across materials, spare parts, and equipment.
Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Legal teams; track KPIs and report on compliance, cost, and delivery performance.