Hazmat Transportation Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Receives documentation via email from customers.
• Prints and reviews documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Keys various elements of data from documentation into HMM operating system.
• Organizes and tracks multiple ongoing issues and communicates with Customer Service Centers to ensure regulatory compliance from shippers.
• Maintains hazardous material activities for domestic and international shipments, including reviewing documentation, approving hazmat applications, uploading and downloading documentation into and from HMM database.
• Routes and tracks shipments, prepares reports, and ensures compliance with foreign and domestic transportation laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with all applicable vessel owners, load ports, transit ports, and regulatory bodies to load and transit all Hazardous Materials.
• Interfaces with internal and external worldwide operations and organizations on a daily basis to ensure excellent service for customers.
• Provides customers with knowledge of hazardous material regulations to guarantee safe transport of goods.
• Performs follow-up with customers concerning documentation discrepancy issues.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A bachelor's degree in Science, Supply Chain Management, or International Business is preferred.
• Strong consideration will be given to applicants with shipping industry experience and/or knowledge of hazmat regulations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Transportation experience and hazmat knowledge (Required).
• Understanding of applicable regulations (USDOT, 49 CFR, IMDG Code).
• Experience with domestic and international hazardous materials regulations, including compliance with transportation laws.
• Data Management & Documentation: Prior experience working with documentation review, data entry, and regulatory compliance tracking systems.
• Logistics Coordination: Experience in supply chain operations, shipment tracking, and coordination with multiple stakeholders, including vessel owners and regulatory bodies.
• Customer Service & Communication: Strong communication skills and experience interfacing with customers and internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Hazardous Materials Handling: Previous experience in hazardous materials management, including reviewing applications, approving shipments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.