Customs Compliance Lead

gfs; Milton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus 10% bonus potential

Medical, Dental & EFAP benefits after

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

125+ years history

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Canada-based Import Compliance Analyst to review and risk-assess items offered for import, ensuring adherence to customs policies and regulations. You will oversee post-entry verification, coordinate with brokers, and work across AP, Cost, Finance, and compliance teams.

Location is Canada-wide within commutable distance from a distribution centre; a strong background in tariff classification and GVCs is required.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of tariff classification principles (GIR)
• In-depth understanding of customs valuation methods and rules of origin
• Ability to maintain and analyze large tariff bases
• Experience with imports regulated by CFIA and GAC
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary assessment and approval of all new items offered for import
• Identify high-risk areas and advise leadership on exposure
• Manage tariff classifications, rates, origin, and related data elements
• Maintain an internal tariff reference library for decisions
• Maintain and promote compliance policies and SOPs
• Oversee post-entry verification programs and corrections
• Interface with Canadian customs brokers per SOP
• Track accuracy of customs entries and related charges
• Coordinate with AP, Cost, Finance and customs teams
• Support CBSA compliance verifications and refunds
• Interpret new customs policies to improve processes

Skills

Tariff classification

Customs compliance

Risk assessment

Post-entry corrections

FTA origin rules

GIR knowledge

CFIA/GAC imports

Interdepartmental liaison

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

What We Offer

• The salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000 plus 10% bonus potential


• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment


• FULL flex benefits program


• Company matching RRSP


• Family culture


• Advancement opportunities


• Profit Sharing


• 125+ years, family owned and operated company history

Position Summary :

Responsible for the administration and analysis of functions associated with the importation of goods by Gordon Food Service (Limson). 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.

Location:

Anywhere within Canada so long as you are commutable distance from any distribution centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary assessment and approval of all new items offered for import by Gordon Food Service (Limson)


• 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


• Apply and maintain an SOP governing the working relationship with Canadian customs brokers


• 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.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of tariff classification principles (GIR)


• In-depth understanding of customs valuation methods and application of FTA specific rules of origin


• Ability to maintain and analyze large tariff bases of foreign vendors and imported items


• Knowledge and experience in filing individual and blanket corrections


• Knowledge of the various PGA's and OGD's within North America


• Experience with imports regulated by CFIA and GAC (primarily TRQ subject goods)


• 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.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words \"Accommodation Request\" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.