The Trade Compliance Specialist reports to the Regional Trade Compliance Customs Manager. This role is responsible for global customs compliance, and security programs and performing regional specific Trade Compliance functions. The Trade Compliance Specialist works with the Business units to support the global compliance goals and drives towards leading edge compliance program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Assist Customs Manager with development and implementation of corporate global customs compliance and security programs to ensure compliance with international customs regulations, operating policies, procedures, and internal/external controls.
- Research, analyze, assign and maintain global import/export Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications and ECCN numbers, country of origin, and value information while ensuring support documentation is maintained for record keeping purposes.
- Participate in Internal/External Customs Compliance Assessments, Customs, Logistics, Financial, and Security audits and special projects as assigned
- Interface with various customs agencies, other government departments, customs brokers, consultants, and logistics service providers to ensure proper declarations and data is provided
- Conduct day-to-day risk assessments and periodic internal audits monitoring transactions both self-cleared and broker cleared identifying broker, supplier and plant compliance issues and discrepancies and ensuring appropriate follow-up
- Manage and maintain an organized recordkeeping system for import transactions, export transactions, Free Trade Agreements, Drawbacks and other programs according to the importing country’s recordkeeping requirements
- Act as operation back-up to produce the required international documentation for exports and provide support to the customs coordinators.
- Manage & maintain the origination process and records for Manufacturer’s Affidavits, NAFTA and other Trade Agreements, Certificates of Origins, etc.
- Develop and deliver to Company personnel import/export compliance awareness training regarding customs regulations, policies, procedures and internal/external controls required to ensure fast and efficient release of imports while remaining compliant.
TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong understanding of Canadian/US and international import/export transactions
- Strong technical knowledge of Trade Agreements (NAFTA, FTA, etc.) and International Customs legislation, compliance and security practices
- Ability to work on projects/issues as assigned with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational, time management & multi-tasking skills,
- Detail oriented, open-minded individual that is flexible and accepts change willingly
- Solid written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Ability to travel internationally
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite of products and ERP systems
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post secondary education (Supply Chain, Business Administration, and Finance) and/or Certified Customs Specialist designation or equivalent.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- 5-7 years of analytical customs operation experience
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative and continual improvement
