Customs Specialist

Sanmina-SCI Systems de México; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Customs Specialist in Ottawa. This role involves managing import and export compliance activities, ensuring adherence to customs regulations, and improving efficiency in global trade processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in international business or logistics and experience in customs compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in global customs compliance or international trade.
• Strong knowledge of global customs regulations.
• Experience working with customs brokers and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and oversee customs clearance.
• Identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide training on customs compliance to internal teams.

Skills

Customs Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Customs Specialist plays an important role in managing the import and export compliance activities. This position will oversee the customs clearance process for international shipments, ensure adherence to applicable customs regulations, and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and minimize risks associated with global trade. The ideal candidate will have experience in global customs procedures, regulations, and compliance management.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Customs Compliance Management:
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international customs regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of import and export documentation for customs clearance.
• Advise on appropriate customs classifications, valuations, and duty rates.
• Monitor and manage global compliance processes to ensure timely and cost-effective imports and exports.
• Support Free Trade Agreement (FTA) management.
• Regulatory Knowledge & Risk Management:
• Stay up to date on global customs regulations, laws, and best practices.
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, customs brokers, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously assess and improve global trade and customs compliance processes.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that trade compliance is integrated into business processes.
• Customs Audit & Reporting:
• Manage audits and provide necessary documentation to regulatory authorities.
• Prepare and present regular reports on customs compliance performance to manager.
• Handle customs-related inquiries and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Training & Support:
• Provide training to internal teams on customs compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on global customs compliance issues.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with supply chain, logistics, legal, and finance teams to ensure global trade processes run smoothly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in global customs compliance, or international trade.
• Strong knowledge of global customs regulations and customs compliance requirements.
• Experience working with customs brokers and regulatory authorities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to obtain your Controlled Goods Certification, as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clearance.

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.