Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Description

• Create and manage the process to classify HS for parts, attachments and equipment.
• Create a USMCA certification and review process for Finning remanufactured goods
• Coordinate with the consultant the list of applicable SKUs for end use and ensure sales data and end-user certificates are retained
• Assist in the determination of import and export licenses and permits.
• Act as HS and ECCN subject matter expert and compliance champion
• Generate targeted savings from duty recovery and minimization
• Analyze parts import database for duty recovery opportunities.
• Analyze insight import and export databases for data integrity errors.
• Audit part descriptions and HS codes to ensure accuracy by maintaining the database
• Coordinate with treasury customs bonds and customs payments for all Finning companies as required.
• Support the export controls program and file CERS ( Canada Export Reporting System) declarations
• Ensure targeted import/export compliance levels are met
• Update customs brokerage system data to ensure efficiency gains and compliance.
• Review and approve high value vendor invoices
• Review Customs Department processes for opportunities to improve efficiencies/reduce costs.
• Liaise with government agencies, carriers and internal contacts to expedite shipments
• Represent Finning and act as a Liaison between Finning and external stakeholders ( Customs brokers, carriers, CBSA, CBP, etc.)
• Act as Finning’s resource for import and export-related topics for internal stakeholders
• Remain current with customs-related regulatory changes and advise internal stakeholders on requirements for compliance.
• Create and manage import/export documents and perform export third party screening.
• Liaise and build relationships with Caterpillar and customs consultant to target parts for duty recovery
• Quote export/import costs to internal contacts and advice on import/export requirements and compliance
• Manage the CARM ( Canada Assessment and Revenue Management) system for Finning and Finning companies ( OEM, Sitech, Power systems)
• Improve quality and data in the export database
• Gather customs data reports and review Finning’s import and export history for opportunities to mitigate or recover duty.
• Work with Caterpillar and other vendors to monitor and reduce the cost of imports and own the FTA mitigation process.
• Review and advice on valuation issues as required
• Manage Health Canada Precursor Registration and licenses as required.
• Assist in managing the departments and vendors KPI’s including monthly 0TC On Time Clearance
• Assist in processing prime ETA’s, RIV. 72 hours and Temporary Importation Bonds
• Analyze sales of parts to expand and manage the Conditional Relief Duty deferral and Drawback program.
• Enforce trade compliance policies for Finning and Finning companies (OEM, Sitech, Power systems)
• Provide advice on SIMA and other government departments PGA applicability
• Review, audit and implement trade compliance processes and procedures for Finning and Finning companies ( OEM, Sitech, Power systems)
• Assist in managing the Controls Goods Program, including the review of security requirements in contract

Requirements

• Solid level of business and financial acumen.
• Functional knowledge of Environmental Protection agency EPA, Food and Drug Agency, CFIA Canada Food Inspection Agency, Department of Transport and Environment Canada regulations ECCC.
• Understanding of supply chain security programs (Partners in Protections (Cdn) / Customs trade partnership against terrorism(US)
• Excellent communication skills both written and presentation skills with the ability to train stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to perform research across both technical and regulatory/legal environments and ability to communicate impact to shareholders and executives
• 5-10+ years of experience in customs, trade compliance, export controls (US, Cdn and International), and duty recovery/minimization.
• Practical experience and knowledge of INCOTERMS
• Experience writing ruling requests and ruling decisions
• Proficient with Microsoft suite of office applications, especially Excel or Power BI with the ability to run reports, pivot tables, V look ups.
• Licensed Customs Broker will be considered as an asset.
• High ethical standards and confidence to stand up for what is right.
• Experience and familiarity with duty recovery and minimization programs (End Use certificates).
• Solid comprehension and understanding of HS tariff, ECL and ECCN classification.
• Practical experience and working knowledge of export control regulations (Export Administration Regulations (USA) and Department of Foreign affairs and international trade).
• Ability to influence and deal with change management
• Practical experience and knowledge of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) and other Canadian Free Trade Agreements
• Diploma or degree in International trade, logistics, business or a similar field.
• Experience with Vehicle emission regulations is an asset
• Certified Customs Specialist, Customs export specialist or Certified Trade Compliance specialist, or working towards any of these designations;
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, International trade compliance, logistics and reverse logistic operations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with CARM and Single Window is an asset
• Experience with USA regulations, AES filing and other export reporting/documents is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills

Benefits

• Bureau of Industry and Security training seminars.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance