POSTING ACTIVE · REQ-17011 · FY26.Q2
Senior Global S/R Specialist (R5264)
Shield AI
[ COMPENSATION RANGE · ANNUAL · BASE ]
$79,000 – $110,000USD
MIDPOINT
$94,500
SPREAD
$31,000
LEVEL
SENIOR
§ 01OVERVIEW
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
§ 02JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for executing and coordinating domestic and international shipping, receiving, inventory control, export compliance, import operations, and warehouse activities supporting Product Delivery, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Customer Operations. This position serves as a subject matter expert for global logistics operations and ensures the timely, compliant, and efficient movement of equipment, parts, and customer deliveries worldwide.
§ 03WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Execute domestic and international shipments via parcel, LTL, FTL, air freight, ocean freight, and hand-carry operations.
- Coordinate import and export activities with freight forwarders, customs brokers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, EEI filings, AES filings, export licenses, carnets, certificates of origin, and other shipping documentation.
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, DG regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
- Support customer deliveries, field deployments, demonstrations, sustainment activities, and international programs.
- Coordinate Dangerous Goods (DG) shipments, including lithium battery compliance and hazardous material documentation.
- Receive, inspect, process, and inventory incoming materials and customer returns.
- Maintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.
- Investigate shipment delays, customs holds, inventory discrepancies, and logistics-related issues.
- Partner with Product Delivery, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Trade Compliance, and Program Management teams to support operational objectives.
- Assist with development and implementation of logistics processes, work instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train and mentor junior Shipping & Receiving Specialists and support cross-functional logistics training.
- Support warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and material handling operations.
- Provide shipment status updates and logistics reporting to leadership and program teams.
§ 04REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, supply chain, warehouse operations, or international transportation.
- Experience supporting international shipments and customs processes.
- Knowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.
- Experience working with freight carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management processes.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances or export authorizations.
§ 05PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or government programs.
- Dangerous Goods (IATA/IMDG/49 CFR) certification experience.
- Experience with ATA Carnets, temporary imports/exports, and international demonstrations.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
- Forklift certification or warehouse equipment experience.
§ 06LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
- Serve as a logistics subject matter expert.
- Mentor junior team members and provide day-to-day guidance.
- Drive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
- Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and customer-focused decision making.
- Partner across departments to resolve complex logistics and compliance challenges.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Senior Global S/R Specialist (R5264) at Shield AI pay?
- The posting lists a range of $79K–$110K per year. Ranges reflect what Shield AI publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Global S/R Specialist (R5264) role based?
- The role is based in Dallas, Texas.
- What experience does Shield AI expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Shield AI headquartered?
- Shield AI is headquartered in San Diego, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Shield AI's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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