Job Duties

• 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.
• 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 of verifiable experience in a customs brokerage setting or in a manufacturing setting with customs compliance responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in classification of goods for customs purposes.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certified Customs Specialist or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist required.
• Must be able and willing to travel between the United States and Canada, including maintaining eligibility for cross-border travel.
• Strong working knowledge of US Customs laws and/or willingness to learn.
• Strong working knowledge of Free Trade Agreements / USMCA.
• 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.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail oriented.
• Good computer skills.