Customs Analyst

**Join Our Team as a Customs Analyst**

Valiant TMS, a global leader in manufacturing, automation, and tooling solutions, is hiring a **Customs Analyst** to join our team in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Reporting to the Customs Leader, you will play a critical role in facilitating the compliant and efficient movement of goods across international borders, ensuring that all shipments adhere to applicable regulations and internal standards.

As a Customs Analyst, you’ll manage import and export activities, collaborate with brokers and internal stakeholders, and ensure our customs processes are executed with accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance.

**This is a 6-month contract position, with the potential for extension or transition to full-time employment.**

**What you’ll get to do**
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across international borders, ensuring compliance with customs documentation and procedures.
- Ensure full compliance with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including CBSA’s CARM portal.
- Acquire and manage USMCA/CUSMA certificates and respond to customer inquiries related to trade agreements.
- Review and audit import/export documentation for accuracy before submission to customs authorities.
- Classify goods using both Canadian and U.S Tariff Schedules and ensure accuracy in duty rates and origin status.
- Liaise with Canadian and U.S. customs brokers to facilitate efficient shipment clearance.
- Work with customs agents, brokers, carriers, and internal departments to resolve shipment issues and ensure timely product movement.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of export declarations through the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
- Report deviations, maintain accurate records for audit readiness, and support refund or amendment filings when needed.

**What we are looking for**
- ** Education & Experience**:

- Previous experience in customs compliance in a manufacturing or machine tool environment is an asset.
- ** Technical Knowledge**:

- Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. customs laws and regulations.
- Proficiency with Harmonized Tariff classification, valuation, and international documentation (e.g. Commercial Invoice/CCI, CERS, Mill Test Reports, FTA and Non-Preferential Certificates Of Origin, Import/Export Permits).
- Experience with purchased parts and components related to the machine tool or automation industry is an asset.
- Familiarity with SAP and customs brokerage platforms preferred.
- ** Attention to Detail & Compliance**:

- Meticulous reviewers who ensure complete and accurate entries and challenge incorrect assessments when needed.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills to audit documentation and manage multiple shipments and tasks simultaneously.
- ** Collaboration & Communication**:

- Able to work independently while collaborating with purchasing, shipping/receiving, accounting, and project teams.
- Clear communicators who can confidently liaise with brokers, customs agents, and internal stakeholders.
**- **Work Authorization**: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Travel to the U.S. may occasionally be required.

**What we offer**
- Social events and community engagement.
- We believe in investing in our people. When you join our company, you become part of an organization that values your professional development and provides ample opportunities for career growth.
- Work alongside a talented and diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to achieving excellence.

**All applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with all applicable provincial and national laws.