Corporate Customs Compliance Specialist (Finance)

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.