Customs Compliance Specialist Jobs

Your primary focus is to provide compliance and regulatory support to both external and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Assign proper classification codes for imported and exported merchandise ensuring the correct duty is paid.

Review vendors’ FTA certificates of origin for completeness and accuracy, ensure that broker has up to date copy on file

Resolve all day-to-day operational issues such as import and export documentation discrepancies, classification, valuation, etc. in order to ensure successful and timely customs clearance of product

Work closely with Customs Broker to answer any inquiries related to the declaration of goods

Provides customs consulting services regarding customs compliance, and current trade initiatives including blanket claims, duty recovery, national and advance ruling, CBSA audits, tariff classification, and drawback claims

Research, measure and analyze process improvement opportunities

Formulate ideas and deliver possible compliance improvement and trade savings opportunities

Assist with compliance reviews, internal self-assessments, vendor QBRs, and post-entry audits

Timely response to emails, phone calls, and other communications

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

College diploma in Border Services and Customs

3-5 years experience in a Customs role (e.g. Rater, Business Analyst). Experience working for a broker preferred

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or qualifiable for it

Intermediate to advanced user of MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Desirable knowledge of ERP systems, especially IFS system

Proactive attitude, forward thinking, prone to innovation

Skilled with dealing with high stress situations - tight deadlines, attention to detail, sense of urgency

CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) considered an asset

Knowledge / experience with Customs systems, rulings, Customs Self Assessment (CSA)

Strong working knowledge of Customs requirements associated with importation

Solid understanding of Valuation, Tariff Treatments SIMA, etc.

Experience in duty drawback and customs duty recovery

Ability to communicate at all levels within Government departments

Exceptional organizational, analytical and communication skill

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

Bilingual an asset but not required

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.