Customs Compliance Analyst - Hamilton, Canada - L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

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Hamilton, Canada

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Customs Compliance Analyst

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Hamilton, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies.

From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Applies customs regulations to product classification, origin determination, inbound and outbound processes, internal and broker procedures. Supports implementation of policies and procedures in line with customs requirements. Reviews import/export data to ensure compliance. Supports responses to customs related inquiries, non-conformance reports from internal stakeholders, external partners. Organizes and assists in training on customs requirements, internal policies and procedures, reviews, spot checks. Supports broker partnership and daily requests for information.

In this role, you are the primary change agent responsible for transforming WESCAM's customs compliance procedures to align with best-in-class practices.

You are expected to provide guidance to other business units in order to achieve this objective by identifying areas of process improvements and data quality metrics with internal stakeholders, as well as gathering quantitative performance measurements on external partners.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist with trade compliance investigations, risk mitigation, audits and selfassessments.
Increase Import/Export Customs / Trade Compliance awareness with internal stakeholder groups
Assist in development/continuous improvement of customs compliance program for WESCAM supply chain network
Interface with CBSA / and / or other governmental agencies as needed to comply with regulations and / or audit requirements
Analyze inbound/outbound shipment activity data, trends and exceptions, present findings to aid continuous improvements and cost savings
Work with internal and external partners to classify L3 WESCAM commodities with applicable USHTS and CDNHS codes and validate third party HTS/HS classifications
Maintain a master list of tariff classifications with HTS/HS, including the applicable supporting documentation for classification; and provide regular updates to WESCAM Customs Broker and WESCAM Authorized Service Centers (WASC's)
Support Free Trade Agreement determination, nonFTA origin certification and record keeping
Oversee Canada Customs related processes based on L3 Harris corporate policies and government requirements, document related procedures and training materials
Support oversight of WESCAM's customs broker activities, services and performance
Respond to internal and external enquiries regarding classification, duty rates, documentation requirements, or other import, export customs related matters
Facilitate import clearance and expedite final mile deliveries
Work in conjunction with internal departments such as contracts, procurement, engineering and external parties as necessary

Required Capabilities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical, problemsolving,, and organizational skills
Effectively manages multiple tasks and can prioritize to meet deadlines
Passion for continuous improvement and education
Proven track record as customs / trade compliance professional familiar with various modes of transportation, INCOTERMS
Comprehensive understanding of Canadian import/export customs regulations
Working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Classification (Canada/US) and Free Trade Agreements
Selfmotivated with proven ability to work without supervision
Attention to detail; competency in managing large set of data
Ability to research information with mínimal parameters given
Demonstrated problem resolution skills
Intermediate to advance computer skills

Desired Education and Experiences

Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through higher education.
Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of prior related experience or 2 years postSecondary / College Diploma and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

- and Comprehensive experience with the following regulations: Canada's Customs Act, Customs Tariff, D Memoranda,

Familiar with Canada's Export & Import Permits Act (EIPA), Canada's Controlled Goods Program (CGP),
Certified Customs Specialist
Postsecondary education or equivalence in Business, Customs Compliance & Global Trade, Supply Chain or Logistics
Min. 5 years of International Freig