Position Title: Customs Import & Export Control Specialist
Salary & Advantages: $70-80K, benefits, vacation, free onsite gym, free monthly lunches, employee appreciate events etc.
Position Status: Current Vacancy
Location: East/South end of Ottawa
Work Model: Onsite
Dress Code: Business Casual, Steel Toe Environment, PPR

Our client is looking for a full-time, permanent Customs Import & Export Control Specialist to plan, direct, and coordinate packing and shipping operations, effectively and efficiently manage daily operations, oversee customs and duties, and plan the distribution of outgoing goods to ensure the smooth operation of various processes that contribute to the efficient distribution of goods.

Key Responsibilities:

- Follow up on USMCA certificates.
- Develop, implement, and update the process workflow.
- Ensure all documents for customs clearance and finance are dispatched in a timely manner.
- Ensure all delivery dates remain updated and accurate in the system at all times.
- Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for materials, products, and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and other employees.
- Monitor legislation and regulations to ensure compliance with federal and international laws
- Work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third parties to ensure that products are legally imported and exported.
- Monitor international trade news and political developments that could impact the company's operations.
- Liaise with CBSA and US Border Protection to resolve any issues or concerns with shipments.
- Responsible for the export classification and customs import classification of the organization's products.
- Handle registration and obtain export certification documents through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
- Prepare regulatory documents when required, such as AD-CVD anti-dumping certificates (USA) and Council Regulation certificates (Russia/Ukraine).




- Oversee US Border Protection audits.
- Direct the flow of the organization's materials and products inbound and outbound
- Provide support, consultation, and assistance in creating new supply chains.
- Manage and coordinate reverse logistics.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of the company's logistics operations run smoothly.
- Establish relationships with supply chain providers to ensure they deliver high-quality products and services at competitive prices.
- Provide sales and purchasing with logistics quotations for all modes of transport as well as customs duty impact where applicable.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in logistics with recent experience managing operations within shipping and receiving, warehousing, and distribution functions.
- CCS Designation certified and/or CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) certification is preferred.
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP).
- Superior communication skills in English, both written and oral.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, set targets, and make decisions.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs.
- Must have initiative, be self-motivated, and work with minimal direction.
- Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure.

What will make you stand out:

- Post-secondary education in General Business, Administration, or Transportation.
- Experience with SAP.

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AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.

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