Job Description

Specialiste, douanes (Customs)
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Location
Burlington
Employment type
Full Time Permanent
Department
Logistics & Supply Chain
Deadline
2025-11-02
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Candidate profile (title) Who you are
Candidate profile (text) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL o You have a degree in trade management, trade compliance law, International Business, Supply chain management or similar field

• You are a licensed customs house broker
• You have 3 or more years of experience in Customs Management
• You have knowledge of customs, provincial and federal government regulations, International Business and import compliance rules and regulations for the US and Canada.
• You have previous leadership experience working in Supply chain management.
• You are tech savvy!
• You love working in a high volume and fast paced office/ distribution environment
• You are very analytical, and results driven. You love to investigate things and come up with solutions to any issues that may arise with tact and grace.
• You have amazing attention for details and can effortlessly juggle multiple competing priorities while keeping a smile on your face.
• You are a total people-person and can strike up a conversation easily and build rapport with anyone you interact with!
• You don't mind occasionally travelling internationally and domestically for work

Key responsibilities (title) A day in your life with us
Key responsibilities (text) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL o Support the Customs Manager and Team Leader on Customs operations in the IKEA Group in relation to commercial goods.

• Contribute to implementation and follow-up of customs and trade regulations framework and provide feedback on improvement potential.
• Secure compliance via implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems
• Contribute to competence learning for other parts of the IKEA organization by providing training and education to other supply chain functions (Trading, Distribution and Transport).
• In a proactive way, support the best buy process by raising awareness around optimal customs and trade related set-ups.
• Participate in customs operations related projects.
• Identify and evaluate risks and implement actions for mitigation.
• Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of coworkers and customers.
• Assume responsibility for other tasks and projects as assigned.

Team vision ( title) About this work area
Team vision and mission (text) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL Chez IKEA, tout est question de clients, et dans le cadre des relations clients, nous etablissons et conservons des relations durables avec les clients nouveaux et existants dans un environnement de vente au detail multiplateforme. Nous sommes une equipe diversifiee qui travaille ensemble pour assurer une experience positive et agreable a tous les IKEA visiteurs et clients : nous mettons en place des services, recueillons des commentaires et mettons les choses en place ! Notre facon de travailler consiste a etablir des liens avec les gens en etant a l'ecoute de leurs besoins personnels et en creant des interactions authentiques. Nous sommes un groupe de personnes passionnees par les gens !
Local section (title) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL Why you will love us
Local section (text) - en_UK / en_INTERNATIONAL Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That's why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Customs Specialist
Le taux/salaire de depart pour ce poste varie de 58960 CAD a 81070 CAD et sera base sur l'experience professionnelle pertinente.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Your uniqueness makes Ikea better
We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion or any other dimension of their identity.
We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide appropriate accommodation which considers the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. If you require accommodation, please contact
Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

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