Head of Compliance (Shipping, Dangerous Goods)
Core
Lead the end-to-end dangerous goods (DG) compliance programme, ensuring prohibited and restricted items are identified and prevented from entering the global shipping network.
Role type
Senior leadership head of shipping compliance and dangerous goods
Builds
Global DG compliance policies, automated screening rules, and inspection teams
Domain
Logistics, international shipping, and regulatory compliance
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Dangerous goods regulations (IATA DGR, IMDG, ADR), prohibited/restricted item identification, dual-use and export controls, carrier audit management, incident investigation, automated screening tool development, team leadership, CAPA implementation
Preferred skills
AI and LLM technologies for screening, experience with inspection teams in logistics/warehousing, DG certifications (IATA DGR, IMDG, ADR, DGSA), stakeholder management
Technologies
AI, LLM, automated screening tools
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain DG policies aligned with international regulations; manage controls for dual-use and export-controlled goods; build and lead inspection teams; partner with Product/Engineering to improve automated screening; manage carrier claims and penalties; monitor compliance trends and implement corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, leadership role
