Restricted Commodities Compliance Lead

About DHL

DHL is recognized as the world's most international company, having pioneered cross-border express delivery in 1969. Operating in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and improves lives through global trade, focusing on service, quality, and sustainability.

Role Overview

DHL is seeking a Restricted Commodities Compliance Lead to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Province. This full-time role involves leading and strengthening compliance for Dangerous Goods (DG) and Restricted Commodities across assigned provinces, ensuring adherence to aviation regulations, Dangerous Goods requirements, and DHL standards. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen Dangerous Goods (DG) and Restricted Commodities compliance within assigned provinces.
• Provide strategic oversight, regulatory governance, operational support, and continuous improvement to ensure full compliance with aviation regulations, Dangerous Goods requirements, and DHL standards.
• Drive a strong safety culture, support operational excellence, lead training and competency programs, manage regulatory relationships, and ensure effective risk management across gateways, service centers, and customer operations.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Dangerous Goods and Restricted Commodities, offering guidance on the safe transportation of regulated and restricted shipments.
• Advise and support managers, operations teams, DG Coordinators, and internal and external stakeholders on regulatory requirements, including ICAO Technical Instructions, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, GACAR Part 109, DHL policies, and certification standards.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO Technical Instructions, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, GACAR Part 109, and DHL Global Standard Operating Procedures.
• Plan, deliver, and maintain Dangerous Goods training programs, conduct competency assessments, manage certification records, and support capability development for certified employees within the assigned province.
• Act as the primary Dangerous Goods compliance contact for operational, customer, and regulatory matters.
• Lead audit, assurance, and incident management activities, including Restricted Commodities Incident Reports (RCIR), Dangerous Goods Occurrence Reports (DGOR), and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Conduct Dangerous Goods self-assessments, lead internal audits, coordinate regulatory inspections, and drive corrective and preventive action plans.
• Perform customer compliance assessments and provide recommendations regarding Dangerous Goods account approvals.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify emerging risks and trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety and regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure ongoing audit readiness and adherence to all applicable safety, security, and compliance requirements.
• Perform any additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated expertise in Dangerous Goods and Restricted Commodities compliance.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations, including ICAO Technical Instructions, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and GACAR Part 109.
• Experience in leading training programs and conducting competency assessments.
• Proven ability to manage regulatory relationships and lead audit activities.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.