• Job Description

  Req#: 512713

  Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

  This position is responsible for providing support to ensure all import and/or export activities adhere to Canada government import/export laws and regulations. This position will handle day to day import and/or export related operational activities and issues involving both internal and external stakeholders.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with the Customs Manager to address broker requests and resolve issues preventing customs release.
  • Prepares customs documentation as required or needed.
  • Monitors and addresses activities related to Canadian trade agreements.
  • Audit entries filed by customs broker to ensure compliance and complete any post-entry adjustments as required.
  • Provides subject matter expertise on customs matters to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the seasonal customs import classification process.
  • Monitors for entry deviations and reconciles accordingly to ensure correct duty payments are made.
  • Partner with internal finance teams to execute all necessary duties related to month end closures and reporting.
  • Documents, monitors, and updates customs processes as required to meet business needs to maintain a high level of compliance.
  • Assists with creating, updating, and maintaining import/export processes, procedures and SOP’s as needed.
  • Supports the collection of data for daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting and KPI’s.
  • Supports global and regional Customs initiatives and projects.
  • Participates in and attends import/export compliance training seminars and meetings as needed and/or required.

  Key Relationships:

  • Internally: Transportation, Finance, Legal, Tax, DC Ops
  • Externally: Customs Broker, CBSA and other government agencies, 3rd Party Logistics Providers, Carriers, and Factories

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of the imports, exports, Customs brokerage, HTS classification, inventory control systems, warehousing and logistics activities
  • Knowledge of filling individual and blanket entry adjustments.
  • A strong internal and external customer service attitude
  • Detail oriented with strong organization skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team or alone with little supervision
  • PC Literate – strong Excel and Access skills.

  Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • College degree/diploma or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation preferred
  • Knowledge of import process, tariff preference and familiarity with customs

• About the company

  Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories.

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