Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Overview

Implement and audit trade compliance, manage HS/ECCN classification, and drive duty recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• customs system
• hs classification
• duty recovery
• trade compliance
• import export
• data analysis

Tasks

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

Requirements

• customs specialist
• export controls
• usmca
• power bi
• hs tariff
• incoterms

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-Bureau of Industry and Security training seminars.

About Finning

-has a rich history rooted in providing essential equipment and services to industries like construction, mining, and energy. -operates in key global markets including Canada, South America, and the UK. -specializes in providing solutions for heavy industries, delivering construction, mining, and energy services across vast sectors. -plays a crucial role in powering large-scale infrastructure projects and driving resource development. -offers parts, maintenance, and innovative technological solutions to clients worldwide. -has supported some of the largest and most ambitious projects globally. -has made significant strides in advancing digital technologies and remote monitoring solutions to enhance equipment performance and customer satisfaction.

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