Sr. Purchasing Specialist (Raw Material Procurement)

Lg Energy Solution, Ltd.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Raw Material Procurement to lead buyers and related staff, source global suppliers, and optimize investment efficiency to boost competitiveness.

The role requires deep knowledge of HTSUS, country-of-origin criteria, and trade programs such as USMCA and Section 232, with responsibility for regulatory updates and CBP inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Active Licensed Customs Broker.

Responsibilities

• Prepare origin and classification rulings.
• Verify HTSUS for customs duties.
• Determine country-of-origin under USFTA/USMCA and others.
• Apply duty exemption schemes like Section 232 and 301 exclusions.
• Support AD/CVD matters and assess product applicability to law.
• Respond to CBP inquiries (CF-28) promptly.
• Manage large data sets to support claims and drawbacks.
• Monitor annual continuous customs bond requirements.
• Manage PSC filings and prior disclosures.
• Oversee certificates of origin under FTAs and recordkeeping.
• Set up C-PTAT certification.
• Report entry records to HQ monthly.
• Review CF-7501/CF-3461 documents and coordinate corrections.
• Maintain 5S3R standards for workplace organization.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Judgment and decision making

Time management

Coordinating

Complex problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or MS preferred

Job description

Title:

Sr. Specialist, Raw Material Procurement

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary

In this position you will manage, direct, and coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. This role is responsible for sourcing and selecting global-level suppliers and maximizing investment efficiency, in order to improve the business competitiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare origin and classification rulings
• Verify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. (HTSUS) to correspond to customs duties for import
• Determine the country-of-origin criterion under UKFTA, UJFTA, USMCA, and more
• Stayabreast of regulatory changes and apply duty exemption schemes like Section 232 and 301 exclusions
• Support Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) and determine whether or not products are subject to the law
• Respond to CBP inquiries, including CF-28, in a timely manner
• Manage large data set to support and file manufacturing or unused merchandise drawback claims
• Monitor the continuous customs bond annually
• Manage the correction filings under the Post Summary Correction (PSC), Protest, and Prior Disclosure process
• Manage certificates of origin applicable under the FTAs to comply with recordkeeping requirements
• Handle set up of C-PTAT certification
• Report entry records to headquarters on a monthly basis
• Review the daily CF-7501 and CF-3461 documents and request immediately any necessary correction of discrepancies to the customer’s broker
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Active Licensed Customs Broker

Experience:

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in Customs’ compliance

Skills:

• MS Office Suite
• Detail oriented
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Time management
• Coordinating
• Complex problem solving