Customs Compliance Specialist Iii - Toronto, Canada - Masonite

Masonite

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We heard you knock
Masonite is growing our Global Trade and Customs Team.

The Global Trade and Customs Team is responsible for Masonite's trade policies, procedures, systems, special programs (supply chain security, Lacey, forced labor), broker/forwarder management and duty reduction programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Broker instruction, KPIs and management as well as broker invoice audit and approvals
Post entry and post exit reviews (systematic and manual shipment review)
Transactional support for CA imports and exports as well as primary trade contact for internal and external key stakeholders related to these transactions
Record keeping (standard and First Sale transactions)
Support the Trade Master Data team in the finalization of trade related master data applied in country
Project ideation and management (lane optimization, broker/forwarder optimization)
3rd party risk solicitation, assessment and corrective actions (forced labor/supply security)
Annual reconciliation support (gather facts from finance/tax, determine reconciliation needs, work with broker to complete, create book of evidence)
Develop appropriate documentation, training modules, and job aids to deliver training and instruction to internal and external parties involved with or affected by Customs and Trade issues.
Indepth review of complex legal regulatory documents to successfully address and respond to questions or issues identified by internal and external parties.
Complete special projects as needed including preparations of executive level presentations
Participate in the development and publishing of internal and external manuals related to import and export requirements.
Agency Engagement
Travel as needed (<10%)

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field of study or equivalent professional experience
Canadian Customs Broker License accreditation ("CSCB") and/or Certified Customs Specialist designation ("CCS"), and prior handson experience in import operations (510 years).
BS / BA degree, or College Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High level of experience with free trade agreement programs such as NAFTA, Chile-Canada, and Korea-Canada agreements.
Thorough knowledge of the Canada Customs Act, and comprehensive understanding of regulations and procedures regarding CBSA clearance.
Experience dealing directly with CBSA, CFIA, Revenue Canada, and other Canadian government regulatory agency personnel.
Selfstarter with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
Knowledge of Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) governing Antidumping/Countervailing orders and investigations.
Solid understanding of all modes of transportation and traffic function
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong trade fundamentals (classification (HTS/ECCN), country of origin, valuation, and free trade agreements
Strong analytical skills with regards to financial analysis, data manipulation, and the ability to create actionable information from data
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio
Ability to communicate clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences
Capable of creating written reports, proposals, processes, and project documentation
Ability to deliver high quality results
Experience with Supply Chain Security programs such as Canada's Partners in Protection Program, US C-TPAT or European AEO is highly desired for this position.
Proficiency with French language considered helpful.