Corporate Customs Compliance Coordinator

Flex N Gate•Troy, MI

20h

About The Position

The Customs Compliance Coordinator is responsible for performing customs compliance-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Customs Compliance Manager, corporate logistics staff, plant-level logistics management and staff, as well as plant and corporate finance.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of verifiable experience in a customs brokerage setting or in a manufacturing setting with customs compliance responsibility.
Minimum 5 years of experience in classification of goods for customs purposes.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Certified Customs Specialist or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist required.
Must be able and willing to travel between the United States and Canada, including maintaining eligibility for cross-border travel.
Strong working knowledge of US Customs laws and/or willingness to learn.
Strong working knowledge of Free Trade Agreements / USMCA.
Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
Basic mathematical skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong both written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
Must be highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and associates.
Strong analytical ability.
Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Detail oriented.
Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with CBSA and CBP for all imports and exports.
Working with FNG customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers and plants to ensure accuracy of entries.
Managing import and export declarations, certificates of origin and free trade agreement compliance.
Classifying goods in accordance with Harmonized Tariff Schedule requirements for Canada/US.
Coordinating and maintaining the part database that drives proper classification of materials imported to or exported from the exported from the US/Canada.
Assist with the tracking of and responding to inquiries from US and Canada Customs offices.
Assist plants and additional members of the logistics team with customs related inquiries and solutions.
Assist Canadian plants with CARM-related activities.
Conduct landed cost analysis.
Other duties as assigned.