Senior Customs & Trade Advisor

Livingston Ltd; Fort Erie; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top firm as a Senior Customs & Trade Advisor to guide major clients in navigating international trade challenges. This full-time role requires expertise in customs laws and strong client management skills, offering an opportunity to impact global supply chains positively. Embrace a role that not only demands skill but also ensures substantial professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience in Customs and Trade.
• Strong knowledge of customs laws and regulations.
• Ability to attract and retain clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation services on Customs Process issues.
• Generates new revenue for the company.
• Manages client projects and team.

Skills

Communication

Judgement

Client relations

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business

Job description

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Join Livingston’s Global Trade Management team and help large companies manage their supply chains on a global scale. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, consulting and compliance, and freight forwarding services at more than 90 key locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Our Global Trade Management experts help companies lower their costs, get to market faster, and free up resources as they do business internationally. You can be a part of our global operations and grow your career by becoming an expert in the ever-changing world of international trade.

Job Type : Full Time

Location : HomeOffice Ontario, AB Calgary 18 Ave- CN006, AB Edmonton 35 Ave - CN058, AB Edmonton Jasper Ave - CN010, BC Surrey - CN029, BC Vancouver - CN069, HomeOffice Alberta, HomeOffice British Columbia, HomeOffice New Brunswick, HomeOffice Nova Scotia, HomeOffice Quebec, ON Burlington - CN003, ON Fort Erie - CN050, ON Niagara-on-the-Lake - CN024, ON Toronto - CN030

Job Summary

Provides consultation services to Livingston clients and others on a variety of Customs Process issuesincluding Tariff Classification, NAFTA Compliance, Customs Valuation, Appeals and Dispute Settlement,Refunds, Machinery Remission, Drawbacks, Sales and Excis Taxes (as it relates to Customs), SeizureAppeals, Entry Audits, Anti-Dumping and other related topics.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults with Livingston clients and non-clients through meetings, telephone, or correspondence regarding all above-mentioned phases of customs laws and regulations, present, new, or proposed. This would include advise and representation on appeals at Revenue Canada, Regional or Headquarters level as well as appeals and presentations to dispute settlement tribunals.
• Development and presentation of seminars and preparation of articles on items of interest to the importing community.
• Seek opportunities to make the Livingston Consulting Group known to Livingston clients and non-clients and promote Livingston International Consulting Group as the leader in customs consulting services.
• Responsible for generating new revenue for the company.
• Manages, plans, and directs client projects and activities.
• Responsible for the comprehensive human resources management of staff (e.g., team building, training, development, succession planning). Oversees hiring, terminations, performance reviews, manpower planning and discipline.
• Assist in the development of sales and marketing plans.
• Assist in the forecasting and budgeting of the compliance group.
• Preparation of consulting proposals (compliance, NAFTA, valuation, etc.) to potential clients.
• Preparation and presentation of business development opportunities / seminars to potential clients.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exercise of sound judgement.
• capability of attracting and retaining clients and generate revenues. Self-starter.
• Excellent knowledge of customs and relevant legislation.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Work Experience – Minimum Required

8 years of progressive experience

EDUCATION

Required : Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Business

Certifications Description

COMPETENCIES

Accountability

Agility

Customer First Focus

Inclusion and Collaboration

Leading and Developing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

For Canada : Livingston is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

International Trade and Development

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