Shipping & Inventory Specialist, EU
Carbon Robotics
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
The Shipping & Inventory Specialist, EU is responsible for managing all aspects of international trade activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating the smooth movement of goods across borders. This role supports both import and export operations, with a focus on documentation, compliance, logistics, and stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities
Documentation and Compliance
- Prepare and review all required export and import documents, including invoices, bills of lading, packing slips, certificates of origin, and customs declarations
- Ensure export transactions comply with Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Determine import/export classification (HTS/ECCN) of products and technology
- Stay updated on international trade regulations and ensure all shipments adhere to customs laws and compliance requirements
- Participate in internal audits and support governmental inquiries regarding trade
Logistics and Shipment Management
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to arrange transportation and logistics
- Monitor shipment status, address potential delays, and occasionally track shipments for customer updates
- Manage inventory levels of imported and exported goods in coordination with warehouse staff
Communication and Coordination
- Act as the central point of contact for import operations within Europe
- Communicate with overseas suppliers, customers, customs brokers, and internal departments
- Interface with external stakeholders to ensure shipment compliance with government regulations
Analysis and Reporting
- Monitor and analyze shipping costs to identify potential cost savings opportunities
- Generate reports on import/export activities, including shipment volumes, costs, and compliance issues
- Assist in developing and implementing tools or processes for continuous improvement of trade compliance activities
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in import/export operations
- Strong understanding of international trade regulations and customs procedures
- Proficiency in export and import documentation practices
- Deep understanding of Harmonized System Codes
- Advanced knowledge of traffic/customs procedures and policies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with logistics software and systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Bilingual in English (required) and another language (preferred)
- Customs Broker's License, CES/CCS preferred
- Experience dealing with EMEA. APAC and LATAM a plus
This role requires the ability to manage a diverse workload, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making. The successful candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented professional capable of handling the complexities of international trade while ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.
*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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