PURCHASING SPECIALIST - CUSTOMS, LOGISTICS & TARIFFS

Stanley Electric; London (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401K Retirement Savings with Company M

Tuition Reimbursement and more

Job summary

Stanley Electric US is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for Logistics, Customs & Tariffs to manage material movement globally while ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations. This role supports sourcing decisions by evaluating total landed cost and optimizing logistics, tariffs, and supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in Purchasing/Logistics, global sourcing experience, and familiarity with USMCA. On-site in London, OH; visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate total landed cost and make sourcing recommendations.
• Experience coordinating with Purchasing, Logistics, Customs Brokers and Suppliers.
• Familiarity with U.S. customs regulations and international trade requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage movement of purchased materials from suppliers worldwide while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and tariff requirements.
• Work with Purchasing, Logistics, Customs Brokers, Suppliers, Finance and Engineering to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets.
• Coordinate domestic and international transportation; schedule ocean, air, truck, rail, and courier shipments.
• Analyze total landed cost by supplier and country; identify opportunities to reduce freight and duty expenses.
• Maintain tariff classification, origin, and export/import documentation; support customs ruling and regulatory updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance or Engineering

Job description

PURCHASING SPECIALIST - CUSTOMS, LOGISTICS & TARIFFS

Job Category: HUMAN RESOURCES

Requisition Number: PURCH001096

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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London, OH 43140, USA

Description

PURCHASING SPECIALIST-LOGISTICS, CUSTOMS & TARIFF

PAY: $60,000 - $70,000

VISA SPONSORSHIP: NO

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO

REMOTE: NO

ABOUT US:

Stanley Electric US is a full-service, tier one supplier to Honda, specializing in the design and production of lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components. Our London, Ohio facility houses lighting and mold design, construction, production engineering, and dedicated associates in our Quality, Assembly, Sales, and Customer Service departments. At Stanley, we blaze our own trail to a brilliant future by daring to outshine light.

HOW YOU WILL OUTSHINE:

• Demonstrating solid organization skills
• Being attentive to every detail
• Exercising critical thinking
• Solving problems
• Working well independently and with a team

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Logistics, Customs & Tariff Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the movement of purchased materials from suppliers worldwide while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, tariff requirements, and international trade laws. This position supports sourcing decisions by evaluating total landed cost, optimizing logistics, minimizing tariff exposure, and ensuring uninterrupted material flow to manufacturing operations.

The specialist works closely with Purchasing, Logistics, Customs Brokers, Suppliers, Finance, and Engineering to ensure materials are delivered on time, at the lowest total cost, and in full compliance with all import and export regulations.

Purchasing Support

• Support global sourcing initiatives by evaluating total landed cost.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to identify the most cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Piece price
• Duties and tariffs
• Customs fees
• Inventory carrying costs
• Assist buyers with supplier selection based on total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Support supplier onboarding and qualification.

Logistics Management

• Coordinate domestic and international transportation.
• Schedule ocean, air, truck, rail, and courier shipments.
• Manage freight forwarders and logistics providers.
• Monitor inbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve transportation delays and supply chain disruptions.
• Optimize transportation costs and delivery performance.
• Maintain shipment tracking and reporting.

Customs Compliance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
• Review import documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities.
• Verify commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping documents.
• Maintain import records for Customs audits.
• Support Customs Broker communications.
• Ensure proper customs valuation and declaration.
• Classify imported products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS).
• Determine Country of Origin.
• Evaluate eligibility under USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements.
• Analyze Section 301, Section 232, and other trade measures.
• Maintain tariff classification database.
• Research Customs Rulings and regulatory updates.
• Coordinate Binding Ruling requests when appropriate.
• Manage the identification, documentation, filing, and reconciliation of all eligible IEEPA tariff refund claims to maximize recovery and ensure compliance with CBP requirements.

Cost Management

• Analyze total landed cost by supplier and country.
• Identify opportunities to reduce freight and duty expenses.
• Evaluate alternative sourcing locations.
• Identify Duty Drawback opportunities.
• Recommend cost reduction opportunities to Purchasing.
• Request and maintain:
• Country of Origin Certificates
• USMCA Certifications
• Product composition information
• Resolve customs documentation issues with suppliers.
• Train suppliers on documentation requirements when needed.

Inventory & Production Support

• Monitor material availability to support Just-in-Time manufacturing.
• Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary.
• Work with production planning to minimize material shortages.
• Support new product launches with import planning.
• Ensure logistics continuity during engineering changes and supplier transitions.
• Reduce customs clearance time.
• Improve shipment visibility.
• Develop logistics and purchasing KPIs.
• Lead supply chain cost reduction projects.

HOW YOU WILL BE REWARDED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

HOW YOU WILL QUALIFY:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering (Equivalent experience may be considered)
• 1–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Customs Compliance, International Trade, Supply Chain
• Global sourcing experience
• Customs Broker interaction
• USMCA compliance experience

Preferred Experience:

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Honda, Toyota, Nissan, GM, Ford, or other OEM experience

Preferred Certifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• APICS CPIM
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

All Stanley U.S. Associates share in the effort to achieve customer satisfaction and continuously improve overall performance. Success is found in the delivery of high-quality products on a timely basis at a competitive price. Every team member, in the conduct of his or her daily activities and interactions, has abundant opportunity to make a positive contribution. While no listing of duties and responsibilities can completely capture the many ways this opportunity presents itself, fulfilling the responsibilities of her or his role is one important means by which an individual Associate contributes to Stanley’s overall success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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