The Company:
Faraday Future is a California-based technology company focused on the design, engineering, and development of intelligent, connected electric vehicles and related artificial intelligence–enabled technologies.
Founded in 2014, the Company’s mission is to disrupt the automotive and technology industries by creating user-centric, technology-first experiences. The Company, together with its controlled subsidiaries, operates across multiple technology-driven areas, including AI electric vehicles, robotics, and its crypto business (AIXC), all under its upgraded Global EAI Industry Bridge Strategy, marking the beginning of a new chapter in AI mobility and Web3 integration. The Company aims to leverage the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities across all of these lines. Faraday Future’s automotive business exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance, while its FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology derived from the FF brand, targeted towards a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation and technology by creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.
Your Role:
The Senior Specialist, Logistics & Customs Compliance will own customs compliance, international and domestic transportation, goods receiving, outbound shipping, inventory control, and warehouse operations. This role combines strategic risk management and cross-functional leadership with hands-on execution to resolve receiving, clearance, inventory, packaging, and urgent transportation issues. The ideal candidate ensures the safe, compliant, accurate, timely, and cost-effective movement of materials, spare parts, equipment, and finished vehicles in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customs Compliance:
Ensure all import and export activities comply with U.S. and international customs laws, export controls, sanctions, and trade regulations; monitor regulatory changes and maintain audit-ready records.
- Trade Documentation:
Own HTS classification, country-of-origin determination, valuation, and required filings (ISF, commercial invoices, entry summaries); manage customs brokers and resolve holds or discrepancies.
- Transportation & Shipping:
Plan and manage domestic and international transportation (parcel, LTL/FTL, air, ocean, rail, car haul) to support production, service, and customer delivery needs.
- Carrier & Broker Management:
Lead carrier, freight forwarder, and 3PL/4PL sourcing, rate negotiation, and performance management, balancing cost, service, and compliance.
- Goods Receiving & Outbound Operations:
Oversee inbound receiving and outbound fulfillment, including inspection, discrepancy resolution, packing, labeling, and shipment release.
- Inventory & Warehouse Management:
Maintain inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and warehouse standards (FIFO, safety, 5S) across materials, spare parts, and equipment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting:
Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Legal teams; track KPIs and report on compliance, cost, and delivery performance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience:
3+ years of experience in customs compliance, international/domestic logistics, or warehouse operations, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, or high-tech environments.
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Technical Skills:
In-depth knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, HTS, ISF, Incoterms, and customs-entry processes; proficiency with SAP or other ERP/WMS/TMS systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Communication:
Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Detail Orientation:
High attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience with lithium batteries, hazardous materials, or specialized/oversized transportation
• Experience leading teams, building processes, or delivering duty-savings initiatives
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification
Perks + Benefits
- Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
- 401(k) options
- Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
- Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere
- “Soul of Faraday” community outreach team
Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
