Logistics & Import Compliance Supervisor

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

logistics & import compliance supervisor

Responsibilities

Logistics and Custom Clearance

• 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 with hands‑on US local customs operation capability.
• 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.

Receiving, Shipping & Logistics Coordination

• 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.

Logistics Suppliers Coordination

• 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.

Communication & Cross-Functional Work

• 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.

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills

bachelor's degree preferred

Education

High School

Experience

4-7 years

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

Pay

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accessibility

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].