Customs Import & Export Control Specialist

Purpose of Role

The Customs Import & Export Control Specialist will plan, direct, and coordinate packing and shipping operations. The primary responsibilities include effectively and efficiently managing daily operations, overseeing customs and duties, and planning the distribution of outgoing goods. The goal is to ensure the smooth operation of various processes that contribute to the efficient distribution of goods.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Process and Development:

• Follow up on USMCA certificates.
• Develop, implement, and update the process workflow.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment.
• Act as a liaison with forwarding agents.
• Ensure all documents for customs clearance and finance are dispatched in a timely manner.
• Ensure all delivery dates remain updated and accurate in the system at all times.
• Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for materials, products, and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and other employees.

Trade Compliance Management:

• Monitor legislation and regulations to ensure compliance with federal and international laws (Canada - CERS reporting through CBCA portal and maintaining Condair US surety bond renewal).
• Work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third parties to ensure that products are legally imported and exported.
• Monitor international trade news and political developments that could impact the company's operations.
• Liaise with CBSA and US Border Protection to resolve any issues or concerns with shipments.
• Responsible for the export classification and customs import classification of Condair products.
• Handle registration and obtain export certification documents through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
• Review and maintain Condair's annual Blanket USMCA certificate.
• Prepare regulatory documents when required, such as AD-CVD anti-dumping certificates (USA) and Council Regulation certificates (Russia/Ukraine).
• Train personnel on export/import obligations where possible.
• Oversee US Border Protection audits.

Logistics Management:

• Direct the flow of Condair's materials and products inbound and outbound for Racine, Condair Operations, and Condair Principal.
• Provide support, consultation, and assistance in creating new supply chains.
• Manage and coordinate reverse logistics for CSP.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of the company's logistics operations run smoothly.
• Establish relationships with supply chain providers to ensure they deliver high-quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Provide sales and purchasing with logistics quotations for all modes of transport as well as customs duty impact where applicable.
• Adhere to the company's Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies:

• Education and Experience: Minimum 3-5 years' experience in logistics with recent experience managing operations within shipping and receiving, warehousing, and distribution functions. Post-secondary education in General Business, Administration, or Transportation is an asset.
• Language Skills: Superior communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to Reason: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, set targets, and make decision.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office programs. Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Certificates/Licenses: CCS Designation certified and/or CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) certification is preferred. APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is an asset.
• Other: Must have initiative, be self-motivated, and work with minimal direction. Ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure.

Personal Characteristics:

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Offers to help others to achieve common goals.
• Drive: Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success. Aims to do the right thing without being told.
• Ethics: Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed.
• Safety: Observes safety and security procedures. Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed.
• Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner. Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to:

• Frequently stand and walk
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle, hold and grasp.
• Occasionally required to reach, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch.
• Occasional use of ladders.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts.
• Inside temperatures that is not air conditioned and may be warm and/or humid (seasonal changes).
• Noise levels are moderate in most areas; hearing protection is required in designated areas where noise levels are high.
• Dust in some areas; eye protection is required in some areas where airborne material may occur.

Benefits/Perks

Condair is pleased to provide the following benefits to all full-time employees (subject to change):

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance/AD&D
• Pension/RRSP/TFSA
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick le.