Customs and Trade Specialist I

Columbia Brands USA; London; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Plan including Health, Dental,

Life Insurance and Disability

Additional PTO (Floater Days,Volunteer

Company Pension Plan

Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Annual bonus opportunity

Culture Committee and Employee ERGs

Employee Friends and Family discounts

Hybrid work model (4 set days onsite,

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Canada is seeking a Customs and Trade Specialist I to support import/export activities from our London, Ontario headquarters. You will assist with classifications, broker coordination, and regulatory compliance under the guidance of the Canada Customs and Trade Program Manager.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in Supply Chain or Finance, knowledge of trade regulations, and a Customs Broker License is a plus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• 1–5 years' experience in Supply Chain or Finance.
• Customs Broker License is an asset but not required.
• Knowledge of import/export processes; regulatory issues; trade programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classification validation and broker management.
• Monitor inquiries via centralized email inbox.
• Audit declarations for regulatory compliance.
• Validate post-entry audits and address discrepancies.
• Assist with compliance audits and trade program qualifications update.

Skills

Import/Export processes

Regulatory compliance

Broker management

Analytical thinking

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

Customs software

Job description

Benefit Plan

• Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, Life Insurance and Disability
• Additional Paid Time Off (Floater Days, Volunteer Days, Outdoor Day)
• Company Pension Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Culture Committee and Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Employee Friends and Family discounts
• Hybrid work model (4 set days onsite, 1 set day remote)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Customs and Trade team is looking for a Customs and Trade Specialist I at our Canada Headquarters located in London, Ontario. Reporting to the Canada Customs and Trade Program Manager, the Customs and Trade Specialist I applies basic knowledge to support the Customs and Trade team with all import and export activities and various other agency regulations. Responds to internal and external customs and trade related inquiries and performs duties according to department documentation and standards.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Assist with operations including classification validation, broker management, post entry audit.
• Monitor and disseminate internal and external inquiries/updates via centralized email inbox.
• Audit Customs and other government declarations for regulatory compliance.
• Validate post-entry audits daily and communicate the discrepancies to broker or manager
• Assists with compliance audits.
• Monitor qualifications and update systems for preferential trade programs.

YOU ARE

• Able to work on a range of projects and assignments, using problem-solving skills to address day-to-day challenges and support team objectives.
• Able to exercise sound judgment when making decisions within established policies, procedures, and guidelines, receiving guidance for new or complex matters.
• Able to obtain fundamental knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within own discipline or specialty area.

YOU HAVE

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• 1-5 years' experience in Supply Chain or Finance
• Customs Broker License is an asset but not required
• Knowledge of: Import/export processes; statutory and regulatory issues; economic, market, political factors impacting trade; government agency programs related to trade

Salary Range

$52,000-62,000 annually

*Salary decisions are determined by multiple factors, including a candidate's capabilities and skills, current market rate for the position, years of experience, and internal equity.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our Pension plan plus a generous company match option. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, and disability coverage. In addition, Columbia provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free wellness benefits and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, including paid time off programs, and employee discounts also available.