Trade Compliance Specialist
- Surrey, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as Finning’s resource for import and export-related topics for internal stakeholders
- Review, audit and implement trade compliance processes and procedures for Finning and Finning companies ( OEM, Sitech, Power systems)
- Represent Finning and act as a Liaison between Finning and external stakeholders ( Customs brokers, carriers, CBSA, CBP, etc.)
- Enforce trade compliance policies for Finning and Finning companies (OEM, Sitech, Power systems)
- Create a USMCA certification and review process for Finning remanufactured goods
- Create and manage the process to classify HS for parts, attachments and equipment.
- Analyze insight import and export databases for data integrity errors.
- Audit part descriptions and HS codes to ensure accuracy by maintaining the database
- Update customs brokerage system data to ensure efficiency gains and compliance.
- Assist in managing the Controls Goods Program, including the review of security requirements in contract
- Manage the CARM ( Canada Assessment and Revenue Management) system for Finning and Finning companies ( OEM, Sitech, Power systems)
- Review and advice on valuation issues as required
- Manage Health Canada Precursor Registration and licenses as required.
- Coordinate with treasury customs bonds and customs payments for all Finning companies as required.
- Review Customs Department processes for opportunities to improve efficiencies/reduce costs.
- Remain current with customs-related regulatory changes and advise internal stakeholders on requirements for compliance.
- Work with Caterpillar and other vendors to monitor and reduce the cost of imports and own the FTA mitigation process.
- Assist in the determination of import and export licenses and permits.
- Assist with other emerging priorities as applicable.
- Gather customs data reports and review Finning’s import and export history for opportunities to mitigate or recover duty.
- Analyze parts import database for duty recovery opportunities.
- Liaise and build relationships with Caterpillar and customs consultant to target parts for duty recovery
- Analyze sales of parts to expand and manage the Conditional Relief Duty deferral and Drawback program.
- Coordinate with the consultant the list of applicable SKUs for end use and ensure sales data and end-user certificates are retained
- Create and manage import/export documents and perform export third party screening.
- Liaise with government agencies, carriers and internal contacts to expedite shipments
- Quote export/import costs to internal contacts and advice on import/export requirements and compliance
- Assist in processing prime ETA’s, RIV. 72 hours and Temporary Importation Bonds
- Provide advice on SIMA and other government departments PGA applicability
- Review and approve high value vendor invoices
- Support the export controls program and file CERS ( Canada Export Reporting System) declarations
- Other duties as assigned
- Act as HS and ECCN subject matter expert and compliance champion
- Ensure targeted import/export compliance levels are met
- Generate targeted savings from duty recovery and minimization
- Improve quality and data in the export database
- Assist in managing the departments and vendors KPI’s including monthly 0TC On Time Clearance
- Diploma or degree in International trade, logistics, business or a similar field.
- Certified Customs Specialist, Customs export specialist or Certified Trade Compliance specialist, or working towards any of these designations;
- 5-10+ years of experience in customs, trade compliance, export controls (US, Cdn and International), and duty recovery/minimization.
- Bureau of Industry and Security training seminars.
- Experience with CARM and Single Window is an asset
- Experience with Vehicle emission regulations is an asset
- Experience writing ruling requests and ruling decisions
- Experience with USA regulations, AES filing and other export reporting/documents is an asset
- Licensed Customs Broker will be considered as an asset.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of office applications, especially Excel or Power BI with the ability to run reports, pivot tables, V look ups.
- Practical experience and working knowledge of export control regulations (Export Administration Regulations (USA) and Department of Foreign affairs and international trade).
- Functional knowledge of Environmental Protection agency EPA, Food and Drug Agency, CFIA Canada Food Inspection Agency, Department of Transport and Environment Canada regulations ECCC.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, International trade compliance, logistics and reverse logistic operations.
- Practical experience and knowledge of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) and other Canadian Free Trade Agreements
- Solid comprehension and understanding of HS tariff, ECL and ECCN classification.
- Understanding of supply chain security programs (Partners in Protections (Cdn) / Customs trade partnership against terrorism(US)
- Solid level of business and financial acumen.
- Practical experience and knowledge of INCOTERMS
- Experience and familiarity with duty recovery and minimization programs (End Use certificates).
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills both written and presentation skills with the ability to train stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- High ethical standards and confidence to stand up for what is right.
- Ability to influence and deal with change management
- Demonstrated ability to perform research across both technical and regulatory/legal environments and ability to communicate impact to shareholders and executives