Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Customs Analyst to join our team in Burlington, ON.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $59000 - $73000.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Position Overview:

This position will oversee the day-to-day importing, exporting and customs related activities of all Eaton businesses in Canada. This includes but is not limited to maintaining the Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) program, updating and administering compliance policies, analyzing and approving products for classification and country of origin marking and labeling, monitoring and reviewing documentation, record keeping, annual reconciliation and duty assist evaluation.

The incumbent will also be asked to work on the coordination of release and accounting of all imported purchases in a “self-clearance” environment. This will ensure that transactions are processed in a timely and cost-effective manner with regard for compliance with customs rules and regulations as well as with Eaton policies and procedures.

Preparation and coordination of export documentation and shipment release for all Canadian shipping locations is also an integral part of this position.

What you’ll do:

In this function you will:

• Co-ordinates and verifies accuracy of documentation from international vendors to facilitate preparation of customs import transaction.
• Prepares and submits transactions for release and CSA accounting via EDI to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Ottawa.
• Communicates with CBSA, Border Agents and Transportation providers to co-ordinate & expedite release of both import and export transactions.
• Provides internal customers with status of imported shipments.
• Prepares documentation required to facilitate shipment from all Canadian facilities to export customers and plants, ensuring that Canadian export regulations and specific requirements of the importing country are met.
• Communicates with all source plants and third party vendors to obtain required import documentation.
• Download items and shipments files daily from SAP to create MSR shipment reports for all divisions.
• Manage and process CSA shipments through MSR shipment reports and EDI customs broker.
• Research and determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, tariff treatments and country of origins for new and existing part numbers. Review with the Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure compliance with Canada customs.
• Create and maintain material numbers, vendors and importers in MSR’s database and ERP.
• Update and transmit B3 entries to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) to ensure that the company is accounting for shipments within the correct Revenue Summary Form (RSF) period.
• Investigate and amend rejected transactions and retransmit to CBSA.
• Adjustments, refunds and X-types/CAD as required.
• Investigate and manually process overseas shipments by locating the invoices in ERP to determine correct valuations, items shipped and ship dates in order to enter the CSA shipment entry through MSR.
• Performs audits of import and export customs broker invoices and ensures that payment is processed with regard to minimization of brokerage expenses.
• Handles requests from CBSA and CBP for additional documentation/information on transactions, ensuring that responses are complete and timely.
• Provides Eaton Canada and US locations with assistance with expediting and co-ordination of international shipments.
• Provides support to the Purchasing Department to facilitate classification for establishment of import duty levels on new products.
• Obtains CUSMA Certificates for Customers on Import shipments and prepares for shipping locations on export shipments. Ensures that certification is applicable and that Origin regulations are followed in certification of products.
• Provides support to peers in their daily activities relative to product classification, customs regulations and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Community College certificate in International Trade Practices (CCS/CTCS)
• Three years experience in an Import/Export and Transportation related capacity
• Expertise in the area of Canadian and US Customs regulations
• Expertise in CSA/CARM related reporting environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience of working in MSR/Descartes Import /Export software an asset

Skills:

• Advanced MSOffice and computer skills

• Excellent Communication & Presentation skills

• Knowledge of Lean processes

• Basic Accounting Knowledge

• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Certification/Professional Designation CCS/CTCS

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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