Customs Specialist

DSV•Newport Beach, CA

8d•$59,000

About The Position

Primary duty is to set up and release shipments imported into Canada across various modes of transportation containing a wide variety of commodities, paying close attention to the rules and regulations as set out by CBSA in the Customs Act.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent qualification
Working towards Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation
3- 5 years of freight forwarding and/or customs brokerage experience
Good command, both verbal and written, English skills.
Ability to create collaborative engagements and active listening
Service oriented and able to resolve customer grievances
Strong interpersonal skills, building professional relationships internally and externally
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task, plan, prioritize and manage time effectively to meet goals and achieve results
Both a team builder and a team-player
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.
Act as a role model for DSV values and adhere to the Code of Conduct
Proficient in both English and French
Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.
Microsoft Office suite
Prolonged periods sitting and standing at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional travel may be required
Regular working hours apply for this position, at times, working beyond these hours may be required by business needs.

Responsibilities

Set up and release of assigned account shipments
Able to manage more complex shipments, with some assistance
Track and trace incoming shipments and communicating with clients as required
Provide final accounting to CBSA for a set list of assigned accounts
Arranging for payments of invoices to steamship lines, warehouses, government agencies
Arranging for transportation of cargo once released, and maintaining trucker relationships to maximize partnerships
Identify tasks that require special handling, recommend process improvements, and implement resolutions within assigned scope of responsibility
Adhere to all Standard operating Procedures and Polices set in place by the department and organization
Provide input and be an active participant at weekly team briefings
Supports organizational commitment to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 certification – Montreal location
Perform assigned tasks to support DSV meets its objectives and targets regarding quality, health, safety and environment and follow all requirements as set out in the DSV Quality Health Safety Environment policy.
Staff are required to ensure that their day-to-day activities embrace sustainability, Health and safety therefore reducing the impact upon the environment, supporting the communities we work in and reducing incidents in the workplace.