LJ Welding Automation Customs Compliance & Logistics Specialist Full Time in Edmonton, AB

Overview

LJ Welding Automation

Branch Edmonton AB CA

Position:
Customs Compliance & Logistics Specialist
Location:
Edmonton, AB

International supply chain logistics:. 4-6 years’ experience in import/export compliance, global operations and international supply chain logistics at a…

LJ Welding Automation specializes in manufacturing pipe and vessel handling equipment.

We are a customer focussed, quality driven, environmentally responsible company, that provides reliable equipment, experienced staff and customized solutions to get the job done right.

We require a self-motivated front-end person with exceptional communication skills, working knowledge of MS Office, and multi-tasker extraordinaire.

Qualifications and Required Experience

• Proven professional, interpersonal, customer service and time management skills
• Member of Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) candidates preferred.
• 5+ years of international transportation, customs regulations, international logistics and shipping experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business or related field or equivalent business experience & CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) designation
• 4-6 years’ experience in import/export compliance, global operations and international supply chain logistics at a company with revenues of >30 million
• Preference given for a candidate with experience shipping to and importing in North America and Europe.
• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated person who enjoys challenges and working in a fast-paced environment

Description of Duties

Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Manage LJ’s trade compliance program, including developing and implementing a custom compliance manual.
• Manage Canadian import and export compliance program and understand impact to the business.
• Provide subject matter expertise to teams exploring new international opportunities and projects.
• Monitor and review export/import regulations on a regular basis to make sure LJ is compliant within the global market space.
• Make and record determination of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications and Export Control Classification Numbers.
• Administer the system controls necessary for import and export licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand the impact of export controls and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and perform export audits of the business as needed.
• Manage compliance record keeping program.
• Evaluate opportunities to leverage trade agreements and other duty reduction programs.
• Manage and develop a team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all compliance related inquiries.
• Set up and ship sales/rentals
• Invoice sales
• Customs documentation
• All shipments to customers, Domestic and USA
• Payables review for freight
• International shipping
• Shipping raw materials
• Maintain NAFTA docs

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• international supply chain logistics: 4 years
• customs regulations, international logistics and shipping: 5 years
• import/export compliance, global operations: 4 years
• shipping to and importing in North America and Europe: 1 year
• import and export compliance program: 5 years
• international transportation: 5 years

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Licence:

• (Certified Customs Specialist) designation