Customs Specialist at Robert Half

Company: Robert Half
Job role: Customs Specialist
Location: Guelph, ON
Staffing Area: Administrative & Customer Support

Are you a detail-oriented detail oriented with expertise in customs compliance and a passion for cross-functional collaboration? We are seeking a Customs Specialist to join our team. In this critical role, you will ensure compliance with Canadian customs regulations and trade agreements, while fostering collaboration across various departments to support informed decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Canadian customs regulations, including adherence to CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) requirements.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
• Monitor duty and tariff classifications to ensure accurate application of Harmonized System (HS) codes.
• Manage all USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) requests, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Work collaboratively with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies for smooth and efficient movement of goods.
• Track and analyze landed costs, duty payments, and other import-related expenses for optimal cost management.
• Identify and apply for duty drawback programs, tariff exemptions, and utilize applicable free trade agreements (e.g., USMCA/CUSMA).
• Partner with various cross-functional teams—such as production, quality, planning, accounting, purchasing, IT, and engineering

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or similar credential preferred.
  3–5 years of relevant experience in customs compliance or trade-related roles, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Customs laws and regulations, including the CUSMA/USMCA agreement, as well as U.S. tariff classifications.
• Proficiency in intermediate to advanced Excel functions
• Experience working with customs brokers and freight providers

Why Join Us?

• Salary $85000-$112,000
• RSP plan
• Pension contributions
• Benefits from first day

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4154. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Job Reference: 05210-0013224440-caen
Staffing Area: Administrative & Customer Support

 

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