Customs Specialist

DSV•Vancouver, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary duty of this role is to set up and release shipments imported into Canada across various modes of transportation containing a wide variety of commodities, ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations set out by CBSA in the Customs Act. DSV is committed to inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals. They also provide support to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and encourage reaching out to Human Resources for accommodation needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent qualification
Working towards Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation
1- 3 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
Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Set up and release of assigned account shipments
Processing of Low Volume Shipments (LVS) & High-Volume Shipments (HVS)
Track and trace incoming shipments
Provide final accounting to CBSA for a set list of assigned accounts (Rating)
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
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.