Customs Analyst (12-month Contract)

What you’ll do:

This position will oversee the day-to-day importing, exporting and customs related activities of Eaton industries (Canada) Company. This includes maintaining the Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) program, updating and administering compliance policies, analyzing and approving products for classification and country of origin marking and labeling, monitoring and reviewing documentation, record keeping, annual reconciliation and duty assist evaluation. You will also work on the coordination of release and accounting of all imported purchases in a “self-clearance” environment. This will ensure that transactions are processed in a timely and cost-effective manner with regard for compliance with customs rules and regulations as well as with Eaton policies and procedures. Preparation and coordination of export documentation and shipment release for all Canadian shipping locations is also an integral part of this position.

Essential Functions Include:

• Documentation – Co-ordinate and verify accuracy of documentation from international vendors to facilitate preparation of customs import transaction. Download items and shipments files daily from SAP to create MSR shipment reports for all divisions. Communicates with all source plants and third-party vendors to obtain required import documentation. Create and maintain material numbers, vendors and importers in MSR’s database and ERP.
• Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) program – Prepare and submit transactions for release and CSA accounting via EDI to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Ottawa. Investigate and manually process overseas shipments by locating the invoices in ERP to determine correct valuations, items shipped and ship dates in order to enter the CSA shipment entry through MSR.
• Import and Export Transactions – Communicates with CBSA, Border Agents and Transportation providers to co-ordinate & expedite release of both import and export transactions. Manage and process CSA shipments through MSR shipment reports and EDI customs broker. Update and transmit B3 entries to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) to ensure that the company is accounting for shipments within the correct Revenue Summary Form (RSF) period. Investigate and amend rejected transactions and retransmit to CBSA. Adjustments, refunds and X-types as required.
• Compliance – Research and determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, tariff treatments and country of origins for new and existing part numbers. Review with the Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure compliance with Canada customs.
• Internal Customer Coordination – Provides internal customers with status of imported shipments. Provides Eaton Industries Canada (Company)and US locations with assistance with expediting and co-ordination of international shipments.

What will make you successful?
The ideal candidate brings excellent communication and presentation skills. You have a proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI, along with basic accounting knowledge.  We are looking for candidates who are diverse in their backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to our team. 

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in International Trade Practices or equivalent
• Understanding of Canadian Customs regulations
• Knowledgeable in Customs Self Assessment (CSA) related reporting
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates within 80km of Burlington, ON will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an Import/Export and Transportation related capacity. 
• Experience of working in MSR / Visual Importer (Import /Export software)
• Use of Power BI or any other analytics tools.
• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers / Professional Designation such as CCS or CTCS