Customs Compliance Specialist

College diploma or post-secondary degree in related field.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation.
Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) considered an asset.
3 to 5 years of experience in a customs role
Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Experience with Customs systems and rulings.
Strong working knowledge of Customs requirements associated with importation and exportation.
Solid understanding of valuation, tariff treatments, SIMA, and CARM.
Experience in duty drawback, amendments, and customs duty recovery.
Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.

Assign proper classification codes for imported and exported merchandise ensuring the correct duty is paid.
Review vendors and facilities’ 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. to ensure successful and timely customs clearance of product.
Work closely with Customs Brokers to answer any inquiries related to the declaration and clearance of goods.
Provides customs consulting services regarding customs compliance, and current trade initiatives including blanket claims, duty recovery, rulings, Customs audits, tariff classification, and drawback claims and other government programs.
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.