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Receiving and Logistics Specialist

Vector Atomic · Pleasanton, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$80k–$120k/yrFull-time

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong communication skills to grow with us. As a Receiving and Shipping Logistics Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting export and import compliance. This position serves as a trusted advisor to internal teams, helping ensure compliance with U.S. trade regulations while enabling global business operations. Working closely with the engineering and procurement teams, this role blends hands-on execution with strategic guidance. You will review export activities, advise on regulatory requirements, and help drive consistent, compliant processes across the organization in a highly regulated environment. If you're excited to support transformational technologies in a fast paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and Schedule B classification of imported and exported goods, components, and raw materials, maintaining documented classification rationale and audit trails
  • Determine export jurisdiction and classification (ECCN/USML) for products, technical data, and services under the EAR and ITAR, and maintain the classification database
  • Determine country of origin, customs valuation, and apply free trade agreements, USMCA, and duty drawback opportunities to optimize landed cost
  • Review and approve international shipping documentation — commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, INCOTERMS, AES filings, and certificates of origin — for accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Manage customs broker and freight forwarder relationships, including performance, issue resolution, and compliant/timely entry filing
  • Receive and verify accuracy of all shipments into ERP system and route to the appropriate parties
  • Oversee day-to-day shipping, receiving, RMA processing, and internal material transfers, coordinating outbound shipments via FedEx, UPS, and freight/trucking carriers
  • Support HazMat identification, labeling, packaging, and segregation
  • Receive, tag, and track government-furnished property and GFE/GFM per FAR Part 45 and the company property management system
  • Maintain compliance records, classification databases, and audit trails sufficient to support DCAA and SOX audits and internal monitoring activities
  • Support internal and external audits, corrective action development, and voluntary disclosure investigations as needed
  • Create, maintain, and enhance written compliance procedures, work instructions, and job aids; deliver training to Engineering, Procurement, Shipping, and other stakeholders
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Accounting, and Logistics to ensure compliant cross-border business execution

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, international trade, supply chain, engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years relevant experience

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