Customs Compliance Specialist

AXXESS INTERNATIONAL INC•Montreal, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Axxess is a family-owned and international customs broker and freight forwarder that has been serving importing and exporting companies since 1998. The members of our team make a difference thanks to the personalized service they offer to our customers: competence, respect, kindness and a taste for challenge. We are committed to supporting our experts in their careers. We provide you with all the necessary tools so that you can flourish and share your experience with the team! Interested? We are looking for our next Customs Compliance Specialist to join our Compliance and Consulting team in downtown Montreal. Do you have solid expertise in Canadian customs regulations, HS classification, quality control and customs compliance? At Axxess, your expertise will have a direct impact on service quality, risk management and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in customs compliance or a similar role
Strong knowledge of Canadian customs laws and regulations and of HS classification, trade agreements and customs clearance procedures
Experience identifying non-compliance issues and correcting customs transactions
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to analyze complex situations, recognize exceptions, evaluate information and resolve contradictions
Client service and communication skills, with the ability to advise, guide and support clients and internal teams
Autonomy and sound judgment, with the ability to manage several projects at once
Collaborative mindset and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
Bilingualism in English and French, to communicate with clients and colleagues across Canada

Nice To Haves

Professional competency certificate for customs brokers
Experience with CARM and/or Descartes
Certified Customs Specialist designation

Responsibilities

Establish and validate HS classifications for clients’ imported products
Review complex transactions submitted for compliance and quality control, including cases related to anti-dumping duties
Perform internal quality controls as part of the Axxellence program and ensure compliance with quality control criteria such as SIMA, surtaxes and other regulatory requirements
Create and maintain line codes / parts codes in client databases
Maintain and update client databases, including the management of certificates of origin
Participate in customs compliance consulting projects
Ensure compliance with internal processes and Canadian import regulations
Coordinate the collection of information and documentation from clients to support customs operations