Senior Compliance Specialist, Dangerous Goods

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At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road.

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Location:

USA - Clarksville, 1000 Boolean Drive Clarksville, TN This candidate can reside near any DSV location for this business area in TN, GA or other eastern time zone major locations.

Division:

Solutions
Job Posting

Title:

Senior Compliance Specialist, Dangerous Goods
Time Type:
Full Time

We are seeking a highly specialized Logistics & Dangerous Goods Expert to oversee the safe handling, storage, and global distribution of lithium batteries. This role is critical in ensuring our warehouse operations and outbound shipments comply with stringent international and domestic regulations. The ideal candidate is a technical authority on lithium battery classifications and possesses the certifications required to sign off on multi-modal transport documents.

This position will require travel as needed. (25-30%)

1. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all lithium battery shipping regulations, including UN3480, UN3481, UN3090, and UN3091.
• Prepare and validate all Dangerous Goods (DG) documentation, including Shipper’s Declarations for Dangerous Goods, IMO Dangerous Goods Declarations, and Bill of Ladings.
• Monitor changes in global regulations (IATA, IMDG, DOT) and update internal Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) accordingly.

2. Multi-Modal Transportation Management

• Air:
  Ensure 100% compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), specifically focusing on State and Operator variations, State of Charge (SoC) limits (30%), and passenger vs. cargo-only aircraft restrictions.
• Ocean:
  Manage shipments under IMDG Code requirements, ensuring proper segregation, container marking, and placarding for maritime transit.
• Road:
  Oversee domestic ground transport in accordance with 49 CFR (DOT), managing "Excepted" vs. "Fully Regulated" shipments and ensuring driver credentials meet hazmat requirements.

3. Internal Warehouse & Storage Safety

• Design and maintain specialized storage zones for lithium batteries, ensuring compliance with local fire codes and insurance requirements.
• Implement strict segregation protocols to keep lithium‑ion and lithium‑metal cells away from incompatible materials or flammable liquids.
• Establish "Damaged, Defective, or Recalled" (DDR) battery handling areas and emergency response protocols for thermal runaway events.
• Conduct regular audits of warehouse racking, labeling (Class 9, Lithium Battery Mark, Cargo Aircraft Only), and packaging integrity.

4. Training & Supervision

• Develop and deliver DG awareness training for warehouse floor staff, covering safe handling, palletization, and spill/incident response.
• Audit packing lines to ensure the correct use of UN-specification packaging and required cushioning materials.

Education & Experience:

The successful candidate for this role must possess a bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management,…