Trade Compliance Specialist

IKO North America•Mississauga, ON

94d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring we maintain compliance with all cross-border shipments and are current on all reporting requirements. This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Mississauga office. Competitive compensation/pay package - $90,000-$120,000 Benefits Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-term Disability Short-term Disability RRSP Match Paid Vacation Floating Days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Tuition reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks & Discounts WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE Maintain a master list of tariff classifications including supporting documentation for classification Contact secondary suppliers to determine the trade status of purchased products Supply required paperwork to end-user customers when required Liaise with Brokers and Supply Chain to ensure the smooth movement of goods across borders Manage all inquiries and audit requests with CBSA and US CBP Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding classification, duty rates, documentation requirements, or other import-related matters Ensure data integrity with all electronic filings with brokers and government agencies for shipment activity Be a champion for upcoming and significant changes in cross-border shipment reporting to ensure we maintain our favored trading status Continuously monitor evolving rules and guidelines with government agencies, assessing the impact on all IKO companies and ensuring we are proactively responding to changes to remain compliant

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Customs and Trade operations experience, preferably in manufacturing
Strong understanding of the requirements to maintain compliance with all regulatory policies for cross-border shipments
Strong technical knowledge of Trade Agreements (USMCA etc.) and international customs legislation, compliance, and security practices
Proficient working in an advanced ERP environment (preferably JDE experience) along with advanced MSOffice functionality
Established hands-on experience in dealing with Canadian and US customs authorities
Detail-focused and committed to meeting challenging deadlines and remaining current on all regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance

Nice To Haves

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) is an asset

Responsibilities

Maintain a master list of tariff classifications including supporting documentation for classification
Contact secondary suppliers to determine the trade status of purchased products
Supply required paperwork to end-user customers when required
Liaise with Brokers and Supply Chain to ensure the smooth movement of goods across borders
Manage all inquiries and audit requests with CBSA and US CBP
Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding classification, duty rates, documentation requirements, or other import-related matters
Ensure data integrity with all electronic filings with brokers and government agencies for shipment activity
Be a champion for upcoming and significant changes in cross-border shipment reporting to ensure we maintain our favored trading status
Continuously monitor evolving rules and guidelines with government agencies, assessing the impact on all IKO companies and ensuring we are proactively responding to changes to remain compliant