Customs Manager

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Customs Compliance Valuations Manager to lead global customs operations. This role involves overseeing customs valuation, ensuring compliance with trade regulations, and developing strategic initiatives to enhance trade operations. You will collaborate with diverse teams across the globe, making a significant impact on the company's compliance and operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team that values creativity, integrity, and excellence, and enjoy opportunities for personal growth and career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Savings Plan

Group Benefits

Fitness and Wellness Center

On-site Cafeteria

Qualifications

• 5+ years of international trade compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of customs valuation and trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global customs compliance and operations.
• Monitor global regulations and trade agreements.
• Develop global standard processes for customs compliance.

Skills

Customs Valuation

Trade Compliance

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

CRM Systems

Job description

Title: Customs Compliance Valuations Manager

Id: 18902

Type: FullTime

Husky Technologies TM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky Technologies TM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly,Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky Technologies TM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky Technologies TM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join theHusky Technologies TM team!

The Global Customs Manager will oversee and be responsible for Husky’s global customs compliance and operations, including customs valuation, free trade agreement opportunities, tariff and duty obligations as well as global and local customs policies. The Global Customs Manager will work closely with Husky’s trade compliance team which has team members in Canada, the US, Luxembourg, China and India.

The Global Customs Manager also helps to define strategic planning opportunities for trade operations, manages and potentially grows a Global Customs team that performs compliance activities. The candidate is expected to build positive relationships with Husky’s sales, supply chain, finance, and logistics teams and also to engage with external customs authorities where required. The Global Customs Manager will also support and drive continuous improvement projects to ensure globally consistent processes, systems, and standards while staying on top of all legislative and regulatory changes that impact Husky’s global business.

The specific responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Monitor global regulations and laws, including trade agreements that are applicable to Husky’s operations, with an emphasis on locations in which Husky is involved in significant import and export activities, such as Canada, United States, Europe, and China.
• Serve as subject matter expert on customs valuation to ensure related and non-related party transactions globally meet regional Customs valuation requirements. Provide technical advisory expertise in these areas: Customs valuations rules for both related and non-related party transactions, Valuation assessments
• Duty payments, deferrals and drawbacks
• Tariffs.
• Trade agreement analysis
• Customs authority audits and voluntary disclosures
• Free trade zone management, including ensuring compliance with free trade zone processes, record keeping and reporting requirements and oversight of operating procedures.
• Implement procedures and controls globally to mitigate the risks associated with customs valuation.
• Identify and implement strategic cost savings initiatives such as foreign trade zones, duty drawback, free trade agreements, duty suspension regimes, etc.
• Develop and deploy global standard processes and procedures for customs compliance.
• Develop strong business partner relationships, including collaborating closely with global business and functional leaders such as engineering, sales, finance, logistics, etc.

Technical/Professional Knowledge

• Subject matter expert in customs valuation
• Detailed understanding of import/export operations, trade compliance concepts and global trade regulations in a multinational environment
• Detailed understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck & rail, as well as knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management.
• Self-starter with strong organization, planning skills with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and the ability to produce results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are needed. Ability to operate independently and collaborate with direct reports, supply chain, global manufacturing, purchasing and supplier management, marketing, finance, tax, outside service providers, and government officials.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing trade compliance strategies in a complex, multinational environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (from an accredited college/university preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of international trade compliance experience with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT/AEO, export controls/sanctions and trade programs.
• Excellent computer skills; use of MS Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, databases, CRM systems

Husky Technologies TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky Technologies TM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky Technologies TM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion ofany disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.