Trade Compliance Manager - Oakville, Canada - Samuel, Son & Co., Limited

Samuel, Son & Co., Limited

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Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Education:

Degree in Law, International Business, International Trade, Engineering, or other related area
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) designation

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement Classification, Free Trade Agreement and Duty Preferential/Saving Programs for Canada, US, and Mexico
Provide second level review of Harmonized Tariff (HS) numbers for compliance with GRIs, rulings, World Customs Organization (WCO) notes and other references
Review and determine Partner Government Agencies (PGA)/ Other Government Department (OGD) and other requirements
Lead customs audits and projects in compilation of information related to classification, free trade agreement, and duty deferral programs
Review and submit business case to support rulings request from US and Canadian Customs Authorities
Develop classification database for the communication of updates and changes to customs brokers
Develop policies and procedures to ensure records to support classification determinations and free trade analysis are maintained
Review Schedule B classification and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determination
Develop and implement classification and free trade agreements recordkeeping program for Canada, US, and Mexico
Develop and implement program for the management and determination of free trade eligibility
Monitor Antidumping/Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) development, determine business impact and communicate them in a timely manner
Provide AD/CVD scope and other regulatory information to internal stakeholders
Create and execute procedures, best practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance to minimize business and legal risk
Create and deploy compliance training programs on topics such as: Country of origin determination, Tariff classification, Free Trade Agreements, and other topics
Develop and implement program for the management of AD/CVD, Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), Quotas, and other duties
Mentor, motivate and lead compliance team to achieve business goals and objectives, and personal growth and development
Manage performance and salary reviews for compliance team
Develop and present periodic updates to key stakeholders on Free Trade Agreements, Section 232, 301 and others
Monitor changes in the trade and supply chain communities, identify risk and/or opportunities, communicate impact of changes in the environment to the business
Develop plans to mitigate risk

Role Requirements and Experience:

Minimum years trade compliance experience, focused on classification for Canada, US and Mexico, Free Trade Agreements analysis and other preferential programs
At least 5 years of people leadership
Expertise knowledge and experience performing free trade determination in both manual and automated environments
Indept knowledge and understanding of rules of origin and determination under free trade agreements signed by Canada, US, and Mexico
Established handson experience in dealing with Canada and US Customs authorities
Must be able to actively lead/participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures to detect and mitigate risk
Ability to communicate at all levels within government departments
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of D-Memorandum, customs regulations, Harmonized Tariff System, import/export licensing and Duty Preferential/Deferral Programs
Proficient with import and export trade compliance processes, policies, and controls
Experience with the development and deployment of trade compliance automation tools such as Amber Road, SAP GTS, or Oracle GTM
Established ability to identify and research issues, communicate finding, recommend solutions, and implement approved recommendations
Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to perform complex activities
Prior handson experience with the development, creation and implementation of policies and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements, Federal Registry, import/export licensing, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), etc.
Must be able to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements
Expert understanding of Quotas, ADD/CVD, 232, 301, SIMA and other duties
Ability to effectively communicate with trade compliance and nontrade compliance groups
Must be able to use critical thinking to solve complex problems
Agile, Project Management and/or Project Lead training (beneficial)

Software Knowledge:

Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., Microsoft D365, SAP, Oracle) would be beneficial
Knowledge of global trade automation solutions (Oracle GTM, Amber Road, Etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook

Leadership Competencies: