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Position Summary:
Responsible for the administration and analysis of functions associated with the importation of goods by Gordon Food Service Canada. Key priority is to oversee the Company’s strict adherence to a set of formal policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The position will be responsible for performing review and risk assessment of all items offered for import, as well as management of the Company post entry verification programs.

Location:

The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Milton DC, at least 4 days a week.

Essential Functions:

• Provide preliminary review, assessment and approval of all new items offered for import by Gordon Food Service Canada
• Identify items and areas of high compliance risk, consult and advise leadership for potential exposure
• Manage shared tariff bases of classifications, tariff rates, TT, origin, and other import data elements
• Maintain an internal reference library to assist decisions about tariff classification, valuation, preferential claims
• Maintain and promote the use of a manual of customs compliance policies and procedures
• Manage post entry verification programs, and oversee individual and blanket corrections of customs records
• Apply and maintain an SOP governing the working relationship with Canadian customs brokers
• Track accuracy of customs entries, as well as billing of brokerage, duty, and OGD fees.
• Serve as the liaison between AP, Cost, Finance, and customs compliance teams
• Support customs compliance projects such as CBSA compliance verifications, and refund claims
• Interpret new customs policies and regulations in order to establish new processes and procedures needed to ensure the Company meets its compliance responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• In-depth understanding of tariff classification principles (GIR)
• In-depth understanding of customs valuation methods and application of FTA specific rules of origin
• Ability to maintain and analyse large tariff bases of foreign vendors and imported items
• Knowledge and experience in filing individual and blanket corrections
• Experience with imports regulated by CFIA and GAC (primarily TRQ subject goods)
• Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Results oriented with strong determination to succeed.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.