Customs and Logistics Coordinator

Makita Corporation; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise reconnue et en pleine croissance cherche à renforcer son équipe dans le département des Achats et de l'Inventaire. Le candidat retenu travaillera sur des tâches clés telles que l'analyse des produits, la conformité douanière, et l'interaction avec divers partenaires internes pour assurer un traitement efficace des importations. Ce poste nécessite une expertise en documentation douanière et une expérience en logistique, tout en offrant une flexibilité et des avantages compétitifs.

Benefits

Avantages sociaux payés par l'entreprise (médical, dentaire, vision)

Plan RRSP

Équilibre travail-vie personnelle

Qualifications

• Expérience en logistique avec un mélange d'air / mer / camion à l'échelle mondiale.
• Fluence en anglais et excellente communication écrite/orale.
• Capacité à traiter la documentation pour les entrées douanières.

Responsibilities

• Analyser les SKUs de produits pour maintenir la base de données de classification tarifaire.
• Gérer les demandes CBSA et audits douaniers.
• Maintenir la conformité douanière avec les règlements du gouvernement canadien.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Précision

Analyse

Travail d'équipe

Education

Certification Customs Specialist (CCS)

Tools

CARM Client Portal

Système Harmonisé

Job description

You will support the Purchasing and Inventory Department with daily operations.

How Makita supports our team members :

• Company paid benefits (medical / dental / vision / employee assistance plan).
• RRSP Plan.
• Work life balance with paid / unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days

What will you work on?

• Review and analyze complex product SKUs to maintain accurate tariff classification database (compile all information necessary to properly classify products).
• Assign proper classification codes ensuring the correct duty is paid.
• Manage and maintain the origination process and records for Trade Agreements.
• Ensure that import entries are properly valued.
• Audit all Customs entries for accurate tariff classification, country of origin and valuation.
• Maintain related records in accordance with the required 6-year retention period.
• Manage all CBSA requests and audits.
• CARM Client Portal - Business Account Manager (monitor portal, customs bond and verify the statement of account).
• Negotiate General Agency Agreement and schedule of fees with customs broker.
• Audit Brokerage billing and import documentation for compliance and payment.
• Monitor new developments and changes in customs laws, trade agreements, transportation regulation, port policies and communicate this information internally as necessary.
• Maintain overall customs compliance procedures to ensure Makita complies with Canada Customs and other Government Department regulations.
• Liaise with Customs broker, CBSA, Finance, product groups and support internal teams on significant issues pertaining to deliveries, duties, valuation etc.
• Perform other job-related duties / projects as assigned.

To be successful you will have :

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or enrollment is an advantage (but not required).
• An understanding of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System and working within the Customs Automated Reference Library (CARL) an asset.
• Be able to identify documentation for Customs entries (commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, etc.).
• Working knowledge of CARM Client Portal.
• Experience in logistics, preferably with a mix of air / sea / truck on a Global level.
• Fluent in English, excellent communication (oral and written) and professional demeanor.

What you bring to the team :

• Communication : express and transmit information with consistency and clarity.
• Organization : create and keep deadlines, prioritize tasks and multi-task.
• Highly accurate : accurate in work so documents are precise and professional.
• Analytical : use logical reasoning when addressing a situation to arrive at an appropriate solution (evaluate, interpret, and analyze information).
• Teamwork : ability to work in a team environment and be productive with minimal supervision.