Job Description

Job description

Customs and Logistics Coordinator - Whitby, ON

The

Customs and Logistics Coordinator

supports the Purchasing and Inventory Department with daily operations.

How Makita supports our team members:

Competitive salary and incentive program.

Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan).

RSP Plan.

Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days.

Opportunities for career growth and an Education Reimbursement Program.

What will you do?

Review and analyze complex product SKUs to maintain accurate tariff classification database (compile all information necessary to properly classify products).

Assign proper classification codes ensuring the correct duty is paid.

Manage and maintain the origination process and records for Trade Agreements.

Ensure that import entries are properly valued.

Audit all Customs entries for accurate tariff classification, country of origin and valuation.

Maintain related records in accordance with the required 6-year retention period.

Manage all CBSA requests and audits.

CARM Client Portal - Business Account Manager (monitor portal, customs bond and verify the statement of account).

Negotiate General Agency Agreement and schedule of fees with customs broker.

Audit Brokerage billing and import documentation for compliance and payment.

Monitor new developments and changes in customs laws, trade agreements, transportation regulation, port policies and communicate this information internally as necessary.

Maintain overall customs compliance procedures to ensure Makita complies with Canada Customs and other Government Department regulations.

Liaise with Customs broker, CBSA, Finance, product groups and support internal teams on significant issues pertaining to deliveries, duties, valuation etc.

To be successful you will have:

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or enrollment is an advantage (but not required).

An understanding of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System and working within the Customs Automated Reference Library (CARL) an asset.

Be able to identify documentation for Customs entries (commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, etc.).

Working knowledge of CARM Client Portal.

Experience in logistics, preferably with a mix of air/sea/truck on a Global level.

Fluent in English, excellent communication (oral and written) and professional demeanor.

Superior computer: MS-Office, AS400, data entry.

Communication: express and transmit information with consistency and clarity.

Organization: create and keep deadlines, prioritize tasks and multi-task.

Highly accurate: accurate in work so documents are precise and professional.

Analytical: use logical reasoning when addressing a situation to arrive at an appropriate solution (evaluate, interpret, and analyze information).

Teamwork: ability to work in a team environment and be productive with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Work Location: In person