Customs Import Specialist

GHY International • Winnipeg, MB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GHY International has an exciting opportunity for the role of Customs Import Specialist working out of our Winnipeg, MB Head Office. This position is responsible for processing shipment releases for our clients in a timely and efficient manner. This is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge, take on new challenges, and collaborate with a dynamic, supportive team. If you're passionate about problem-solving, communication, and continuous learning, we’d love to see you apply!

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand Customs documents
• Strong organization skills, able to prioritize work while keeping strict deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Attention to detail, able to handle large volumes of work accurately
• Strong problem-solving ability, comfortable to work independently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to perform daily job functions in mature and professional manner
• Completion of Grade 12 Education
• Previous experience in a Customs Brokerage or as part of a Logistics team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of rating goods would be considered an asset
• Experience with ITMR4 would be an asset
• Working towards completion of the Intro to Customs Course
• Working towards CCS completion

Responsibilities

• Processing release of shipments for highway, rail, and ocean shipment electronically.
• Process, assemble and present paper release packages to Canada Border Services Agency.
• Engage customers and carriers by phone.
• Understand and work with the Document Management System
• Managing the teams Outlook email.
• Processing shipment information from Outlook to the GHY operating system.
• Draft and send emails to client and carriers for missing information and instructions.
• Arrange delivery of goods with freight forwarders and carriers.
• Arrange payment of charges pertaining to shipments.
• Present corrections to Canada Border Service Agency (RMD Corrections).

Benefits

• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage.
• Access to our internal university, leadership development program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED