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Mevotech is a trusted North American aftermarket auto parts leader that specializes in the engineering, design and distribution of driveline, steering and suspension parts (branded and private label). With over 600 Canadian and team members, we can attribute our continued success to the passion, spirit and dedication of our employees. Mevotech was recognized with a 2023 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award for its industry-leading performance, global business practices, and sustained growth. Check out our career website to learn about our amazing culture and our commitment to employee wellness and engagement.
Summary
Reporting directly to the Director, Logistics, the Manager, Customs Compliance will be responsible for ensuring that customs processes and outputs are executed according in compliance with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) & US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) practices and regulations.
WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON :
- Point of contact for all duty and customs regulatory and compliance questions, concerns, issues, and required support
Triage, root cause corrective actions (RCCA), manage and track issues and tasks
Project subject matter expert (SME)Design and implement improved processes across the organization related to customs, duties, and tariffsContinuously measure and improve customs related processes across the businessAudit customs documents to ensure documents match our system of recordOwn and manage Broker relationshipAll inbound imports into Canada and export to US / rest of the world
Expedite the liquidation of custom entries, to clear old bonds and letter of creditsWork with broker to provide Harmonized System (HS) codes for new product launchesCompare US entries cleared by broker to imports into USIdentify process gaps and help resolve uncleared entries
Review data received from brokers for accuracy, completeness & timelinessAnalyze and update the HS codes on existing products with a high degree of accuracy and completenessAnalyze and update ADD and MID # codes with a high degree of accuracy and completenessSupport the and Canadian duty drawback processesWork closely with the customs broker to ensure all documents and applications are completed correctly and in a way that limits any risks and exposure to Mevotech
Support Canadian Duty Deferral program with CBSA for sales in CanadaFinalize new custom bonds as needed, and subsequent letter of credits with the bank to support the bondWHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Minimum 5+ years of relevant customs experience (Broker and / or customs industry experience)Minimum CCS designationStrong knowledge of the customs tariff, duty drawback, HS codes and other federal and provincial government department regulationsGood interpersonal and communication skills;Relationship building
Highly proficient and accurate in oral and written outputAbility to perform duties efficiently, in a fast-paced environment, with minimum supervisionProblem solving and effective negotiating skillsAbility to responding to all inquiries from internal and external clients on all customs regulationsMaintaining and developing knowledge of importing and / or exporting rules, regulations, and lawsIntermediate / advanced excel skillsProficient in MS OfficeBroker licenses considered a strong assetDiversity & Inclusion
At Mevotech, diversity goes beyond demographics. We embrace unique perspectives and voices in our culture. We actively seek out different viewpoints and incorporate them into our organization.Accessibility Accommodations
