Customs Compliance Manager

Summary

The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for performing customs compliance-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Director of Logistics & Customs, corporate logistics staff, plant-level logistics management and staff, as well as plant and corporate finance.

Job Duties



* Manage the relationship with Flex-N-Gate’s Canadian and U.S.

Customs brokerage offices, with focus on adherence to SOP


* Oversee a small team of associates monitoring day to day clearance activities, including classification and compliance tasks


* Monitor clearances and work with FNG brokers to ensure accuracy of entries.


* Coordinate / maintain the part database that drives proper classification of materials imported to or exported from the exported from the US/Canada by Flex-N-Gate


* Assist with the tracking of and responding to inquiries from US and Canada Customs offices.


* Assist plants and additional members of the logistics team with classification of materials for shipping.


* Review and provide professional opinions on policies and practices associated with trade agreements.


* Assist Canadian plants with the management of GST payments and the required Statement of Account process managed through the Canadian brokerage office.


* File disputes of US / Canadian customs claims or penalty actions when appropriate in conjunction with outside counsel when required


* Develop and provide training to Flex-N-gate plants in matters of custom rules, regulations and document preparation, etc.


* Work together with Information Systems to develop and roll-out systemic tools to support creating uniformity of customs practices across all FNG operations where practical/feasible.


* Monitor changing legislation and government action, recommending courses of action to mitigate the financial impacts on FNG operations and international trade;


* Provide support to Purchasing through evaluation of INCO terms and customs costs as it impacts the landed cost of purchased components.   


* Other duties as assigned

Requirements


* 10+ years verifiable experience in a manufacturing setting with customs operations and compliance responsibility OR if in a brokerage setting, with direct client interaction with automotive clients.


* Experience in US Customs ACE systems, including reporting, preferably as a system administrator


* Bachelor’s Degree preferred


* Certifications in Compliance or Trade Specialist


* US Customs broker license not required but a plus


* Strong working knowledge of US Customs laws


* Minimum ten years’ experience in customs rules, regulations and compliance management;


* Mastery of Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables to analyze and present data.


* Ability to read, write and speak English effectively


* Basic mathematical skills


* Strong organizational skills


* Strong both written and verbal com...