Customs Compliance Specialist

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

2d • CA$55,000 - CA$76,060

About The Position

The Customs Administrator is responsible for providing compliance and regulatory support to both external and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a customs role
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Customs systems and rulings.
• Strong working knowledge of Customs requirements associated with importation and exportation.
• Solid understanding of valuation, tariff treatments, SIMA, and CARM.
• Experience in duty drawback, amendments, and customs duty recovery.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assign proper classification codes for imported and exported merchandise ensuring the correct duty is paid.
• Review vendors and facilities’ FTA certificates of origin for completeness and accuracy, ensure that broker has up to date copy on file.
• Resolve all day-to-day operational issues such as import and export documentation discrepancies, classification, valuation, etc. to ensure successful and timely customs clearance of product.
• Work closely with Customs Brokers to answer any inquiries related to the declaration and clearance of goods.
• Provides customs consulting services regarding customs compliance, and current trade initiatives including blanket claims, duty recovery, rulings, Customs audits, tariff classification, and drawback claims and other government programs.
• Research, measure and analyze process improvement opportunities.
• Formulate ideas and deliver possible compliance improvement and trade savings opportunities.
• Assist with compliance reviews, internal self-assessments, vendor QBRs, and post-entry audits.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree