Customs Compliance Lead

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- Position Summary:_
Responsible for the administration and analysis of functions associated with the importation of goods by Gordon Food Service Canada. Key responsibility is performing preliminary review and risk assessment of all items offered for import, as well as management of post entry verification programs. The position will also oversee the Company’s strict adherence to a set of formal policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- What We Offer:_- FULL flex benefits program- Company matching RRSP- Family culture- Advancement opportunities- Profit Sharing- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment- 125 year, family owned and operated company history
- Essential Functions:_- Provide preliminary assessment and approval of all new items offered for import by Gordon Food Service Canada- Identify items and areas of high compliance risk, consult and advise leadership for potential exposure- Manage shared tariff bases of classifications, tariff rates, TT, origin, and other import data elements- Maintain an internal reference library to assist decisions about tariff classification, valuation, preferential claims- Maintain and promote the use of a manual of customs compliance policies and procedures- Manage post entry verification programs, and oversee individual and blanket corrections of customs records-
- Track accuracy of customs entries, as well as billing of brokerage, duty, and OGD fees.- Serve as the liaison between AP, Cost, Finance, and customs compliance teams- Support customs compliance projects such as CBSA compliance verifications, and refund claims- Interpret new customs policies and regulations in order to establish new processes and procedures needed to ensure the Company meets its compliance responsibilities.- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:_- In-depth understanding of tariff classification principles (GIR)-
- Ability to maintain and analyse large tariff bases of foreign vendors and imported items- Knowledge and experience in filing individual and blanket corrections-
- Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.- Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.- Results oriented with strong determination to succeed.- Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth.
- Education:_- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field- Minimum of 4 years experience in analytical customs compliance environment with customs brokers or companies with large import/export operations in Canada.- In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
- Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people._
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next step will be contacted._
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.