Import and Customs Specialist( Kal Tire)- career opportunity in Canada

Job Title: Import and Customs Specialist (876)
Job type:Full-time
Company: Kal Tire
Location: Vernon
Deadline:23/08/2013
Kal Tire is a Canadian company that was founded in 1953 and has grown to become Canada’s largest independent tire dealer. Based in Vernon, BC, Kal Tire has flourished by focusing on customer service and teamwork. Kal Tire’s key differentiator is its 5000+ Kal Tire team members who are committed to exceeding the customer’s expectations with the best technical skills, quality products, competitive prices and exceptional service available anywhere.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Importer and Customs Specialist to join our Purchasing team based in our office in Vernon, BC. The Importer and Customs handles all aspects of the customs and border administration. Further, this person will be responsible for freight forwarding of specific transactions. Finally, this person will liaise with pricing administrators and buyers to ensure our inventory costs accurately reflect the landed costs applicable with imported product.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examine, match and verify the accuracy of customs documents, invoices and receipts
• File adjustments/drawbacks with CBSA
• Manage compliance and minimize exposure to monetary penalties.
• Compliance verification and audit with CBSA
• Perform tariff classification reviews to ensure goods are properly classified
• Assist buyers with product classification, customs related administration and other complex shipments
• Secure and maintain all the necessary Customs documents in electronic format.
• Stay well informed of developments related to customs compliance issues
• Organize specific international shipments to get product from the supplier to various Kal Tire locations, our customers or other final points of distribution.
• Handles all other related freight forwarding activities such as commissioning international carriers, determining landed costs and preparing appropriate documentation.
• Advise management on trade policy issues that may affect buying decisions and program timing
• Primary contact for all day-to-day import activities.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
2-5 years related experience in international trade compliance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working experience in supply chain management
In depth understanding of the CSBA environment
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Capability to quickly learn other applications such as PeopleSoft

EDUCATION:
CCS Designation or Bachelor’s degree in related field

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional Travel
Overtime as required

Kal Tire offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a company-wide profit sharing plan that recognizes individual and team contributions.
How to Apply:
Kal Tire welcomes your interest in the Importer and Customs Specialist opportunity. Interested applicants are requested to submit their resume to careers@kaltire.com indicating Importer and Customs Specialist and Job ID# 876 in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.