Customs Compliance Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Our client in Waterloo Region is looking for an experienced Customs Compliance Specialist with certifications in International Trade Practices (CIFFA/FITT) and working towards a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation to join them in a permanent full-time role!
As the Customs Compliance Specialist you will oversee the day-to-day business of importing and exporting goods, customs related activities for the company and provide compliance and regulatory support to the organization.
Come join this established team and enjoy a competitive compensation package including Salary between 70-75K, comprehensive group benefits plan and vacation time off!
Education and Skills Requirements:
- Must have a Certificate or Diploma in International Trade Practices (CIFFA / FITT),
- Must have or working towards Certified Custom Specialist (CCS) Designation
- More than one (1) year of experience in Canadian Customs regulations
- More than one (1) year of experience in an Import/Export and Transportation related capacity
- Background in manufacturing is an asset
- Strong understanding of trade regulations, including HTS classification, Incoterms and Free Trade Agreements
- Experience working with customs brokers and government agencies; such as CBSA, CTPAT, CBP
- Working knowledge of duty drawbacks, amendments, rulings and customs audits
- Excellent communication and attention to detail
- Use critical thinking, sound financial acumen, business sense to drive decisions
- Collect and analyze data from appropriate sources and prepare/present meaningful and concise communications
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, in a rapidly changing environment
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide various international customs paperwork for outbound shipments and upload the export declaration to Customs Export Reporting System (CERS)
- Coordinate with internal departments as well as US & Canadian customs brokers, freight forwarders and various carriers to arrange worldwide shipments and maintain an efficient customs release
- Respond to US & Canadian brokers inquiries, provide customs paperwork and USMCA (CUSMA), DOT forms - H7, EPA, Bearing checklists, ADD/CVD quarterly forms
- Communicating with freight forwarders, both local and overseas, to arrange Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), and air shipments
- To effectively manage the shipment process from departure to delivery at the door, while keeping vendors informed via email and providing the necessary paperwork
- Request USMCA/CUSMA from vendors.
- Audit truck carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarder invoices for accuracy and any discrepancies
- Staying current with customs and tariff rulings , as well as regulatory matters
Do you have the skills and experience listed above? If YES, then send your resume to my attention at : jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca
Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
About Grand River Personnel Limited
Grand River Personnel Limited is a member in good standing with ACSESS - Association of Canadian Search Employment and Staffing Services.
Who Are We?
Grand River Personnel Ltd. is a locally owned and operated staffing service located in Kitchener, Ontario Canada. Our mission is to provide professional quality and service to the business and candidate communities.
What Do We Do?
Our main function is to provide total staffing services for local businesses who are searching for candidates to accept temporary, contract and full-time positions.
Our service is completely free of charge to all candidates.
Mandates We Carefully Monitor:
To maintain a genuine interest in our client's and candidate's needs
To promote ethical and professional standards
To effectively use "State-of-the-Art" means of evaluating and training applicants
To maintain caring and dedicated employees
To provide diversified and flexible service to the business communities we serve
Customs Compliance Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Our client in Waterloo Region is looking for an experienced Customs Compliance Specialist with certifications in International Trade Practices (CIFFA/FITT) and working towards a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation to join them in a permanent full-time role!
As the Customs Compliance Specialist you will oversee the day-to-day business of importing and exporting goods, customs related activities for the company and provide compliance and regulatory support to the organization.
Come join this established team and enjoy a competitive compensation package including Salary between 70-75K, comprehensive group benefits plan and vacation time off!
Education and Skills Requirements:
- Must have a Certificate or Diploma in International Trade Practices (CIFFA / FITT),
- Must have or working towards Certified Custom Specialist (CCS) Designation
- More than one (1) year of experience in Canadian Customs regulations
- More than one (1) year of experience in an Import/Export and Transportation related capacity
- Background in manufacturing is an asset
- Strong understanding of trade regulations, including HTS classification, Incoterms and Free Trade Agreements
- Experience working with customs brokers and government agencies; such as CBSA, CTPAT, CBP
- Working knowledge of duty drawbacks, amendments, rulings and customs audits
- Excellent communication and attention to detail
- Use critical thinking, sound financial acumen, business sense to drive decisions
- Collect and analyze data from appropriate sources and prepare/present meaningful and concise communications
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, in a rapidly changing environment
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide various international customs paperwork for outbound shipments and upload the export declaration to Customs Export Reporting System (CERS)
- Coordinate with internal departments as well as US & Canadian customs brokers, freight forwarders and various carriers to arrange worldwide shipments and maintain an efficient customs release
- Respond to US & Canadian brokers inquiries, provide customs paperwork and USMCA (CUSMA), DOT forms - H7, EPA, Bearing checklists, ADD/CVD quarterly forms
- Communicating with freight forwarders, both local and overseas, to arrange Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), and air shipments
- To effectively manage the shipment process from departure to delivery at the door, while keeping vendors informed via email and providing the necessary paperwork
- Request USMCA/CUSMA from vendors.
- Audit truck carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarder invoices for accuracy and any discrepancies
- Staying current with customs and tariff rulings , as well as regulatory matters
Do you have the skills and experience listed above? If YES, then send your resume to my attention at : jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca
Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
About Grand River Personnel Limited
Grand River Personnel Limited is a member in good standing with ACSESS - Association of Canadian Search Employment and Staffing Services.
Who Are We?
Grand River Personnel Ltd. is a locally owned and operated staffing service located in Kitchener, Ontario Canada. Our mission is to provide professional quality and service to the business and candidate communities.
What Do We Do?
Our main function is to provide total staffing services for local businesses who are searching for candidates to accept temporary, contract and full-time positions.
Our service is completely free of charge to all candidates.
Mandates We Carefully Monitor:
To maintain a genuine interest in our client's and candidate's needs
To promote ethical and professional standards
To effectively use "State-of-the-Art" means of evaluating and training applicants
To maintain caring and dedicated employees
To provide diversified and flexible service to the business communities we serve