Customs Compliance Specialist

Are you a trade compliance expert with a specialized background in the aviation or aerospace sector? We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented North American Customs Compliance Specialist to lead import and export activities across the United States and Canada. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless distribution of repair parts while maintaining strict adherence to global regulatory standards. Located in Vaughan, this role supports both Canada and the United States, and offers the opportunity to work with a great team in the dynamic trade landscape.




Advantages
- 6 month contract with the opportunity to become permanent
- Hybrid work environment
- Play a pivotal role in a highly regulated international supply chain, acting as a bridge between North American operations and UK-based parent company compliance.
- Opportunity to spearhead high-value projects, including the exploration of bonded warehouse setups and process automation within your first 120 days.
- Work within the Aerospace industry that values technical expertise and regulatory mastery.

Responsibilities
As the lead for North American compliance, you will oversee the regulatory integrity of all inbound and outbound shipments. Key duties include:

- Ensure all aviation parts comply with U.S. Customs (CBP), EAR, FAA, and DOT regulations, as well as Canadian and UK (HMRC) requirements.
- Maintain expert-level accuracy for HTS codes, ECCN, country-of-origin, and valuation, specifically regarding airworthiness tags (8130-3/EASA Form 1).
- Manage inbound consolidations and broker relationships (Expeditors/Freight Boy); resolve PARs issues, and audit FedEx/broker invoices to minimize duty spend.
- Manage Item Card tariff codes in NAV; file and track duty recovery disputes; and perform gap analyses to identify process improvements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for USCBP, BIS, and Census Bureau; lead internal and external compliance audits and maintain rigorous record-keeping.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Aviation Management, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
- 5+ years of dedicated customs/trade compliance experience, specifically within aerospace, aviation repair, or a high-tech regulated industry.
- Deep proficiency in EAR, HTS coding, and aviation-specific documentation (8130-3, EASA Form 1, teardown documentation).
- Experience with NAV (Microsoft Dynamics) or similar ERP systems for tariff code management is preferred.
- A U.S. Customs Broker License, CCS, or specialized aviation compliance certification is a significant asset.
- Strong analytical ability, meticulous attention to detail, and the communication skills necessary to influence cross-functional teams in multiple countries.

Summary
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead compliance for a global leader in aviation distribution, we want to hear from you!

Please reach out directly to Leslie Walker at leslie.walker@randstad.ca for a confidential discussion or apply online directly to this posting!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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