Customs Compliance Consultant

Nippon Express Canada•Mississauga, ON

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary purpose of this position is to manage all import/export regulations on behalf of our clients. Including, but not limited to: HS Classification, Support operations/ release department with important changes for PGA’s and other OGD requirements, FTA qualification and analysis, valuation assessment, customs verification and audit assistance, blankets amends and refunds, customs rulings, upselling consulting services generating revenue opportunities etc.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience working as Customs Compliance, Customs Specialist, Customs Consulting, related areas
Knowledge and familiarity in the related regulatory laws, including OGD requirements, Customs valuation, GST/HST application, temporary import regulations, etc.
Database mining/ manipulation at an advanced level with Excel and pivot tables
Strong technical knowledge of CBSA, OGD regulations, import/export permits
Strong Consultative, organizational, problem Solving and decision making skills
Strong research/analytical skills with high attention to details
Ability to exercise good judgment to solve problems
Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills in English
Well-organized and self-motivated
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

CTCS – asset
Professional license - asset

Responsibilities

Support Operations release with PGA inquires when necessary.
Assign proper tariff classifications including end-use provisions of Chapter 99 the Customs Tariff.
Provide support and solutions to both external and internal clients regarding technical customs regulatory inquires.
Claim blanket refunds, drawbacks, remissions, rulings.
Assist clients during CBSA Compliance Verification and post-audit requirements.
Identify tax recovery opportunities (customs duties, GST, drawbacks, excise tax etc.)
Perform mock Compliance Verifications audits with clients to identify and reduce possible compliance risks.
Develop and manage new and existing clients’ commodity databases.
Ensure compliance with OGD regulations.
Ensure compliance with SIMA.
Perform Free Trade certificate reviews for completeness and provide feedback to clients.
Qualify goods under Free Trade Agreements
Present training seminars/webinars as required to internal/external customers.
Advise clients on regulation inquiries such as origin, valuation, marking, temporary imports, Special Import Measures Act
Identify potential clients for upselling consulting services understanding the needs, challenges, and opportunities within your existing client base as well as targeting new clients who may benefit from additional services.
Various other duties may be required