U.S. Trade Compliance Customs Specialist
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Job Description

Husky TechnologiesTM is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky TechnologiesTM offers an opportunity to work with - and be challenged by - a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a large, beautiful campus located just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington, Vermont. Features include an onsite cafeteria, open office concept, fitness center, intramural sports activities and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment, competitive total compensation and attractive benefits package.

Additional things you might like to know about working at Husky TechnologiesTM in Milton, Vermont;

• 200,000 square foot bright, clean machine shop
• Shift work premiums (25% afternoon shift and 40% evening shift)
• Annual incentive bonus
• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program
• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross country ski
• On site gym facility
• On site cafeteria
• Opportunity to work for a world class company with great people

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution - then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

The U.S.Trade Compliance Customs Specialist reports to the Regional Trade Compliance Customs Manager. This role is responsible for global customs compliance, and security programs and performing regional specific Trade Compliance functions. The Trade Compliance Specialist works with the Business units to support the global compliance goals and drives towards leading edge compliance program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Assist Customs Manager with development and implementation of corporate global customs compliance and security programs to ensure compliance with international customs regulations, operating policies, procedures, and internal/external controls.
• Research, analyze, assign and maintain global import/export Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications and ECCN numbers, country of origin, and value information while ensuring support documentation is maintained for record keeping purposes.
• Participate in Internal/External Customs Compliance Assessments, Customs, Logistics, Financial, and Security audits and special projects as assigned
• Interface with various customs agencies, other government departments, customs brokers, consultants, and logistics service providers to ensure proper declarations and data is provided
• Conduct day-to-day risk assessments and periodic internal audits monitoring transactions both self cleared and broker cleared identifying broker, supplier and plant compliance issues and discrepancies and ensuring appropriate follow-up
• Manage and maintain an organized recordkeeping system for import transactions, export transactions, Free Trade Agreements, Drawbacks and other programs according the importing country's recordkeeping requirements
• Act as operation back-up to produce the required international documentation for exports and provide support to the customs coordinators.
• Manage & maintain the origination process and records for Manufacturer's Affidavits, NAFTA and other Trade Agreements, Certificates of Origins, etc.
• Develop and deliver to Company personnel import/export compliance awareness training regarding customs regulations, policies, procedures and internal/external controls required to ensure fast and efficient release of imports while remaining compliant.

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of US and international import/export transactions
• Strong technical knowledge of Trade Agreements (NAFTA, FTA, etc.) and International Customs legislation, compliance and security practices
• Ability to work on projects/issues as assigned with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, time management & multi-tasking skills,
• Detail oriented, open minded individual that is flexible and accepts change willingly
• Solid written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel internationally
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite of products and ERP systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education (Supply Chain, Business Administration, and Finance) and/or Certified Customs Specialist designation or equivalent.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of analytical customs operation experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and continual improvement.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky TechnologiesTM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at ...@husky.ca.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).