Senior Specialist II, Cost and Customs

Samsung Electronics America; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Canada is looking for a Senior Specialist II to manage logistics costs for imported goods. Responsibilities include tracking costs, collaborating with finance and customs agencies, and leading cost-avoidance initiatives. Candidates should have a solid background in logistics and customs management, with a degree from a recognized institution, and experience in Canadian import laws. Attractive perks include competitive salary, medical coverage, and a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products

Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan

Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage

Group RRSP plan

Free on-site gym

Subsidized Cafeteria

4-day in-office work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral program

Virtual Pet Care

Additional Well Being Days

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years logistics cost management experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of cost-avoidance measures.
• Strong consumer goods market familiarity in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Track logistics costs and manage forecasts.
• Suggest cost-avoidance initiatives.
• Provide training on best spending practices.

Skills

SAP / ERP competency

Canadian customs expertise

Logistics cost management

Data retrieval and manipulation

Education

Post-secondary education from a recognized college or university

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist)

Global Supply Chain/International Logistics training

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary At Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our culture but those who will ADD to our culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.

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Perks:

• Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
• Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
• Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
• Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
• Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
• Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
• 4-day in-office work schedule Monday through Thursday – with Friday remaining a flex day to work remotely
• Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
• Employee Referral program - we want great talent like you!
• Virtual Pet Care to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions
• Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance

The Senior Specialist II, Cost and Customs will be responsible for the management of overall logistics cost for Samsung Canada’s imported goods from various global points of origin.

The position will liaise directly with our Finance, Sales, Supply Chain Management and 3rd Party Logistics partners, as well as with our customs clearance providers and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CSBA) / border agencies as required.

The role is responsible for a high-level understanding and control of logistics cost processes across different divisions, products and customer fulfillment directives, and will monitor and control the cost process of daily spend, weekly reporting and monthly results versus management plans.

Through this responsibility of cost management, the position will be expected to provide proactive, expert-level solutions / suggestions for mitigating extraneous cost, avoiding exception-based spending in addition to implementing solutions for future-proof cost reduction and savings initiatives for Samsung Canada’s entire logistics budget.

In addition to cost process ownership and related duties, the role will provide guidance and leadership on Harmonized System code classification in Canada, import duties and related recoup / amendment process and new product set-up responsibilities for proper classification and guidance of Canadian imported goods across multiple points of origin.

Role and Responsibilities

• High-level logistics cost tracking, accrual / cost management forecast (CMF) reporting and analysis; including projections and forecasting of expected spend, risk, and over & above costs; processing of invoices as required.
• Monitor spend and create early warnings on cost issues, over-budget spend and divisional logistics cost of business.
• Suggets, leads and implements cost-avoidance initiatives and savings protocols across the entire logistics cost center spend for Canadian operations.
• High-level logistics cost tracking with monthly executive breakout.
• Provide leadership / training to all internal and external customers regarding cost avoidance and best practices for proper spend.
• Logistics tariff negotiation and coordination within partner requirements.
• CBSA coordination for duties / Harmonized System classification / reclamation process.
• Commercial invoice / trade agreement liaison with Samsung’s logistic partner company.
• Single point of contact for tariff and cost process management within our internal customer database and external importation / customs provision affiliates.
• Single point of contact for audits / finance review.
• Ad-hoc reporting and duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary education from a recognized college or university required.
• CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) preferred.
• Global Supply Chain/International Logistics training.
• Logistics designations/Professional Accreditation (CCLP, P.Log, etc.), an asset.
• International Incoterms/Trade Agreements expertise (NAFTA, etc.).

Knowledge:

• SAP / ERP competency required.
• Experienced in Warehouse Management Platforms an asset.
• Intermediate MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian Importation Law.
• Customs management.
• Tariff structures.
• Risk / Control management of spend across multiple Logistics cost points.
• Data retrieval and manipulation experience with demonstrable, verifiable output and report creation.

Experience:

• Canadian customs and importation expertise, inclusive of International Incoterms/trade agreements/global supply realization experience, an asset.
• 3-5+ years logistics cost management inclusive of invoice verification process, tariff master creation and maintenance.
• Demonstrable understanding of cost-avoidance measures and leadership / implementation of same, with proven results.
• Strong consumer goods market familiarity in Canada.

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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