Corporate Customs Compliance Specialist

Summary

The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for performing customs compliance-related duties on a professional level in collaboration with and at the direction of the Customs Compliance Manager. 

Job Duties 

• Support the strategic efforts of the Customs Compliance Manager and the company by:
  • Ensuring compliance with CBSA and CBP for all imports and exports;
  • Working with FNG customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers and plants to ensure accuracy of entries;
  • Managing import and export declarations, certificates of origin and free trade agreement compliance;
  • Classifying goods in accordance with Harmonized Tariff Schedule requirements for Canada/US;
  • Coordinating and maintaining the part database that drives proper classification of materials imported to or exported from the exported from the US/Canada by Flex-N-Gate;
  • Assist with the tracking of and responding to inquiries from US and Canada Customs offices;
  • Assist plants and additional members of the logistics team with customs related inquiries and solutions.  
• Assist Canadian plants with CARM-related activities.
• Conduct landed cost analysis.   
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

• Minimum 5 years verifiable experience in a customs brokerage setting or in a manufacturing setting with customs compliance responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years experience in classification of goods for customs purposes.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certified Customs Specialist or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist required.
• Strong working knowledge of US Customs laws and/or willingness to learn.
• Strong working knowledge of Free Trade Agreements.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong both written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and associates.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail oriented.
• Good computer skills.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance • RRSP retirement savings plan • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer.  Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
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