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Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
As a Senior Logistics Analyst I, you will be a critical member of Axon's Global Logistics organization, helping ensure our international transportation operations are compliant, efficient, and scalable as Axon continues to expand globally. You will serve as a subject matter expert across global trade compliance, export controls, customs regulations, dangerous goods transportation, and international air freight logistics. This role will give you the opportunity to strengthen Axon's global logistics and compliance programs, partner across the business, and help build the processes, systems, and automation needed to support our next stage of international growth.
What You'll Do
Location: Onsite at our Phoenix, AZ office 5 days a week
Reports to: Director, Global Logistics
Direct Reports: None

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Manage and support international transportation activities, with a focus on air freight, time-sensitive shipments, and global movement of goods.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure shipments move efficiently, accurately, and compliantly.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Serve as a subject matter expert for export control and trade compliance requirements, including ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs regulations, and global import/export requirements.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Review and validate shipment documentation, export records, customs documents, and dangerous goods documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Support export licensing requirements, jurisdiction/classification activities, regulatory recordkeeping, and escalation of complex compliance questions.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Provide expertise in dangerous goods transportation requirements, including IATA, ICAO, IMDG, and ADR as applicable.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Monitor shipment performance, identify transportation disruptions or compliance exceptions, and proactively resolve issues with internal teams and external logistics partners.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, compliance controls, documentation accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Support logistics system enhancements, automation initiatives, metrics, reporting, and process standardization efforts across global logistics operations.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Partner cross-functionally with Logistics, Trade Compliance, Distribution, Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Legal/Compliance, Customer Experience, and external providers to support international growth and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">5+ years of experience in international logistics, transportation, customs, export compliance, trade compliance, or a related field.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs regulations, international shipping regulations, dangerous goods requirements, and global import/export processes.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience supporting international air freight operations and working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and global transportation providers.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and process improvement skills, with the ability to identify risks, resolve exceptions, and improve operational controls.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner across Logistics, Trade Compliance, Distribution, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Legal/Compliance, and external providers.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience with ERP systems, transportation management systems, global trade management tools, logistics automation, or reporting/analytics platforms; D365 experience preferred.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Professional certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Export Specialist (CES), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), DG/IATA Certification, CTPAT, or similar trade compliance certifications preferred.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience supporting defense, aerospace, public safety, medical device, technology hardware, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment while supporting Axon's values of being obsessed, winning right, aiming far, and joining forces.

Benefits that Benefit You

• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Discretionary paid time off
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Paid parental leave for all
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Fitness Programs
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Learning & Development programs
• p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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