Buckley Search Inc.
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kevin@buckleysearch.com                Tel:   (416) 865-0695 toll-free 1 (866) 996-9984               anna@buckleysearch.com

The Customs Compliance Specialist ensures that the company maintains the highest level of regulatory compliance in all Canadian,
US and international customs transactions. Our client is looking for a well-qualified person with a CCS or PLCB credentials.



You will be involved in all aspects of Canadian and US customs, including NAFTA and international customs and ensuring compliance development and support, for both internal clients and external service providers. This includes but is not limited to web-based tracking, tracing and reporting solutions as well as both standard and customized EDI tools for all appropriate government bodies and customs brokers.

Monitoring duty and tax outlays, customs drawbacks, tariff classifications, refunds and all related rules and regulations;

Maintaining the integrity of customs databases and updates of relevant D-memos;

Developing, implementing and maintaining the methods and tools for managing all ATA carnets and TIBs issued to the company, and ensuring follow-up of these until they are closed, without penalties, by the relevant authorities, and without any negative impact on company operations;

Establishing an effective process to control any customs compliance development requests including timely, accurate and detailed work plans, resource schedules, project estimates and status reports.

Maintain strong working relationships with Canadian, US and international customs as well as with all other regulatory authorities to carry out company business;
Ensure that the company is in compliance with Canadian and US customs regulations and that all company locations exercise reasonable care and responsible supervision as relates to transactions involving Canadian, US and international customs;
Develop, implement, maintain and periodically monitor basic standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work practices so as to optimize the performance of Customs Compliance at the company and minimize risks related to non-compliance;
Provide clients with advice and support regarding special customs programs that may reduce duty obligations (e.g. drawback, NAFTA) and regarding record keeping and similar compliance matters;
Prepare periodic newsletters, alerts and other information for the benefit of clients;
Develop SOPs specific to individual clients intended to complement, not replace, the main SOPs and work practices;
Arrange periodic training seminars conducted by both internal and external resources;
Keep the company abreast of trends and developments related to customs compliance issues;
Inform management of any industry changes, developments and trends or incidents that may impact the organization’s ability to conform or comply with rules and regulations and/or that may result in financial penalties or losses;
Secure and maintain all the necessary Canadian customs bonds, guarantees and licenses (including renewals), as well as all other licenses and permits from Canadian, US and international regulatory authorities;
Perform all other related tasks.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of customs compliance, including:
Supervisory role in customs compliance;
Customs compliance consultancy;
EDI and web-based management programs;
Freight forwarding;
Employee training and supervision.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or college-level diploma
in international commerce and/or logistics;
Customs brokerage license or CCS designation.

Professional certification:
PLCB
CCS
FITT
CITT

Other requirements:
Driven to provide exceptional customer service;
Ability to travel 30% of the time;
Approach that relies on planning and follow-up;
Fluency in French and English (both spoken and written); a third language would be considered an asset;
Computer and software literate (Outlook, SAP, Excel, Word, MS Project, VISIO);
Ability to multitask;
Problem-solving skills;
Knowledge transfer skills;
Adept at staff and customer relationship management;
Ability to design and implement SOPs and work practices.

Knowledge:
Current Canadian, US and international customs and related programs;
Current ATA carnet program;
Current TIB processes and procedures;
International transportation.

Natural leader;
Focused on planning and reaching personal and team objectives;
Enthusiastic and dynamic;
High self-esteem;
Goal-oriented (individual and team achievements);
Willingness to learn;
Interest in and availability to travel.


Strong communicator;
Friendly and open-minded;
Proactive;
Assertive;
Innovative;
Self-confident.

- Excellent Salary and Benefits package

- Career growth opportunity based on merit in an exciting company

To explore this career opportunity in confidence please call Kevin Buckley at (416) 865-0695
or email me at kevin@buckleysearch.com . Toll-free in Canada: 1 (866) 996-9984

Put your career on a progressive track! All discussions are strictly confidential.

For more information and to discuss your qualifications please call us at (416) 865-0695.

Associate Member, CIFFA, CSCB, IE Canada

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kevin@buckleysearch.com                             Tel:   (416) 865-0695 toll-free 1 (866) 996-9984