Customs Compliance Analyst - Nepean, Canada - Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale

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Nepean, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Description of position

The Customs Compliance Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of importing and exporting Costco merchandise in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

The Customs Compliance Analyst will liaise with multiple departments to support Costco's import, export and SFCA programs and may be required to provide training.

The Customs Compliance Analyst will also be responsible to document that food products sold by Costco have the appropriate Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) licenses and have gone through the internal SFCA process.

Daily tasks and responsibilities

Ensure the proper classification, valuation and country of origin of imported merchandise and the proper use of duty preference programs. May be required to write and submit ruling requests to CBSA.
Support merchandising departments and participate in department product reviews to validate classification and ensure compliance with all governmental agencies
Assist in reviewing and developing compliance procedures for service providers and Internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance from Food vendors with respect to the SFCA activities (license, documentation)
Determine items that do not have all the required steps completed and follow up with the appropriate group as required
Provide relevant information on SFCA to the required groups
Serve as an internal resource for information requests in regards to import/export compliance
Respond to CBSA, CFIA or other governmental agencies inquiries and requests for information
Develop and maintain training materials
Develop corrective action recommendations for noncompliance of any policies, laws, or regulations
Assist in additional areas as requested, including but not limited to: Export reporting, Forced Labour Requirements, Trade Agreements, Labeling regulations and origin markings and government audits

Non-essential functions and tasks

Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.

Typical schedule
May be required to work evenings and weekends based on the needs of the business.

Hybrid Model up to 2 days working from home after probation period.

Education/Training:

University degree in a Customs related field is preferred.

Permits/Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed CCS
Certified Customs Specialist
is required.

Experience:

35 years import and export compliance and/or international trade experience
is required

Experience with CFIA and OGD rules
is required

Good knowledge of import and export global trade regulations, import classifications, valuation, country of origin, Trade program and CFIA/Health Canada Licensing
is required.

Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of CFIA, Health Canada and Labeling regulations is required.
Strong working knowledge of Iseries options, is required.
Motivated selfstarter with ability to work with mínimal supervision.
Possess strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Have strong timemanagement and organizational skills.
Manage different priorities with precision and attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
Possess excellent analytical skills
Have an ability to multitask.
Possess autonomy, initiative and a strong sense of responsibility.
Have leadership abilities.
Possess a positive professional demeanor.