Trade Compliance Specialist

If you are a Trade Compliance Specialist looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson Automation Solution has an opportunity for you. Based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada location. You will use your experience to communicate and provide international trade compliance support to all Emerson Canadian locations. Manage overall import database for both CSA and non-CSA clearances. The Trade Compliance Specialist will review, audit and otherwise ensure accuracy of export documentation. This role will be reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Supervisor.

**As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will.**
- Identify and action discrepancies in documentation associated with the Customs clearance of imported goods
- Verify accuracy of, prepare and process brokerage invoices for payment for Accounts Payable
- Review customs broker invoices and reports for accuracy, efficient and timely action; note errors, issues and escalate as required
- Liaise and communicate between customs brokers, service providers, government agencies and the Emerson Canadian locations to provide Trade Compliance support; resolve issues, concerns, and questions as they arise
- Identify inefficiencies and problem solve for long-term solutions in Trade Compliance processes
- Uphold and promote required trade compliance as set out by CBSA, CBP as well as other foreign Customs Authorities and government agencies regulations as required
- Understand and communicate standard operating procedures to all business units; update according to changes in regulations
- Manage, review and action inquiries and questions; assist in ensuring trade compliance is achieved at high level within import, export, and supply chain security processes
- Database management: create new parts, update and/or replace existing parts, maintain the import database on a short-term and long-term basis; update USMCA/CUSMA data; anti-dumping and countervailing duty data; OGD data
- Analyze export documentation that is supplied to Emerson Canadian locations for discrepancies and advise of required revisions prior to shipping and/or customs entry
- Address import overages, shortages, damages (O/S/D) and general discrepancies; document and prepare correct information for broker to file B2 and B3x adjustments; communicate to Emerson locations and customs broker for action
- Review Canadian and US brokerage billing invoices for accuracy; request post entry adjustments where required; supply supporting documentation and information to substantiate duty refunds and payments
- Support customs broker with issues; missing or incomplete documentation must be addressed for release on go-forward basis; clarify accounts (CSA & non-CSA); provide classification as needed; respond to general inquiries; review broker for accuracy, clearance delays (resolve and escalate where required)
- Ensure classification is completed in current Canadian Customs Tariff and US Harmonized Tariff Schedule; must follow and use General Rules of Interpretation; review Legal, Chapter and Explanatory notes; follow binding rulings
- Assist in USMCA/CUSMA renewal annually; prepare and distribute letters for year-end USMCA/CUSMA requests; examine USMCA/CUSMA certificates for validity prior to implementation; support USMCA/CUSMA program throughout each calendar year
- Assist in month-end / year-end procedures; organize, analyze data; allocate and process payment of duty and tax to Receiver General of Canada
- Perform ad hoc and long-term transaction and restricted party list (RPL) screening on all domestic and international customers; confirm screening has been completed per transaction screening policy; escalate potential violations and concerns
- Random product sample verification of inventory; liaise with warehouse supervisor
- Utilize Archer Enterprise Risk and Management Tool; coordinate with Emerson Canadian locations to ensure information is valid and up-to-date; assist with self-assessment and other tool functions; provide training where required
- Ensure ISO 9000 Policies/Procedures are followed
- Other duties as assigned

**Who you are statement?**
You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You partner with others to get work done. You establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS**:

- High School graduation
- Trade compliance / Customs (CBSA) diploma or any other post-secondary certificate
- Must be available to work overtime
- Experience in MS Office
- High attention to detail
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Maneuvering through complex policy, process and people

**PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS**:

- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or similar designation a plus
- Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both f