Global Import Logistics & Compliance Lead

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a Logistics & Import Compliance Supervisor to manage end-to-end import of raw materials and production equipment, including customs clearance and inland transport. The role requires hands-on US customs operations, HS classification, and liaison with customs audits.

Responsibilities span receiving, shipping, and coordination of international/domestic logistics, plus managing freight forwarders and brokers, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and

Qualifications

• Must have handson US local customs clearance practical experience, familiar with US import filing, inspection response, HS classification and customs audit procedures.
• Solid international logistics experience covering ocean and air import.
• Excellent cross functional and external vendor communication & coordination skills, strong problem solving capability to handle urgent logistics and customs emergencies.
• Experience in import of chemical raw materials and industrial production equipment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Take end to end ownership for import of raw materials and production equipment, covering overseas shipment initiation, international freight, US customs clearance, inspection response and US inland transportation.
• Handle hands on US customs operations including import filing, inspection handling, HS classification review, and cooperate with customs audits.
• Support calculation of duties and import taxes for imported equipment and raw materials, be familiar with US import tax regulations and support relevant import tax liaison work.
• Ensure efficient, compliant customs release and on‑time delivery to plant site.
• Receive and inspect materials for quantity and condition.
• Coordinate material movement between warehouse and production.
• Maintain documentation for shipments and deliveries.
• Support international or domestic logistics when needed.
• Liaise and manage freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Track in transit cargo status, proactively identify shipment delays and clearance exceptions, and drive issue resolution.
• Manage performance of logistics service providers to drive service improvement and cost optimization.
• Align with material control, procurement, warehouse and production teams on arrival schedule for imported materials and equipment.
• Proactively communicate with freight forwarders and custom brokers to prevent delays.

Skills

US customs clearance

Import filing

HS classification

Customs audits

Ocean & air import

Vendor communication

Logistics coordination

Problem solving

Chemical import experience

Education

High School

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a Logistics & Import Compliance Supervisor to manage end-to-end import of raw materials and production equipment, including customs clearance and inland transport. The role requires hands-on US customs operations, HS classification, and liaison with customs audits.

Responsibilities span receiving, shipping, and coordination of international/domestic logistics, plus managing freight forwarders and brokers, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and