customs coordinator

CONNECTED. COMMITTED. CREATIVE.

As a global team of 24,000+ connected employees in 46 countries, we pride ourselves in being the world's preferred supply chain logistics company – applying insight, service quality and innovation to create sustainable growth for business and society.

When you join our elite team, you'll have the opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a positive difference while being rewarded with an excellent salary, superior group insurance, a matching pension plan, great perks, a pleasant culture, true work/life balance and the opportunity to help transform and grow the company.

You'll also "Walk-the-Talk" when it comes to Yusen's 9 Core Values because they resonate with you: Communication. Openness. Customer Focus. Reliability. Teamwork. Accountability. Problem Solving. Continuous Learning. Proactivity.

The CUSTOMS COORDINATOR is responsible for arranging customs clearance for cargo coming into the country by all modes of transport and ensuring that all shipment(s) are handled with excellent attention to detail from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow customs compliance requirements and ensures correct accounting of Customs transactions by day five (5) after release.
• Complete the Courier LVS release requests.
• Arrange for forwarder, steamship, and warehouse releases on behalf of customs clients.
• Arrange final delivery to consignee, when needed. Monitoring the delivery until its completion.
• Manage client documents; advising clients of customs procedures, ETAs and clearance documents needed. Proactively ask for manifest, free trade agreements and other clearance documents when needed.
• Trace and trace all ocean and air shipments to ensure timely release and to update clients as needed.
• Ensure billing is sent out to clients within two days of the entry being customs confirmed.
• Maintain a paperless desk and accurate electronic files per transaction.
• Follows current SOPs and assists in their updating process.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in a timely manner with all internal and external customers to resolve and prevent issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Customs, Logistics, Global Supply Chain, or related field.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation obtained or currently in progress.
• One (1) year previous Import experience in Customs or equivalent experience in Customs within Freight Forwarding, is recommended but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for interaction with all internal and external customers; including but not limited to: CBSA, Sales team, forwarding agents and prospective business.
• Fast and accurate entry rating skills.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Please note that this is a HYBRID POSITION. A combination of on-site attendance and work from home is required.

Yusen Logistics (Canada) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience, and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however only those invited for an interview will be personally responded to. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brampton, ON L6T 5H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Import/Customs: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CCS designation, or are currently pursuing one (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON L6T 5H5