Customs Analyst

Job title: Customs Analyst

Job description: At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Analyst Customs is responsible for preparing custom documentation and ensuring that CN shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. The incumbent needs to analyse the commodities on the documents and must ensure to have the required intel to support the release. If this information is missing the incumbent must request it from the clients while educating them. The incumbent determines and tracks duties and taxes payable and processes payments on behalf of clients. The role sign documents under a power of attorney. The position represents clients with customs officials and applies for duty refunds and tariff re-classifications. The incumbent coordinates transportation and storage of imported goods and manages a shift independently without supervision. Main Responsibilities Custom Release Across Management

· Perform multimodal custom releases across Canada for both external customers and CN Rail and its subsidiaries

· Transmit custom release processes, refunds, drawbacks, and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

· Perform Electronic Data Interchange EDI Other Government department (OGD) releases, through Automated Cargo Release and Operations Service Systems (ACROSS) and Customs Automated Date Exchange (CADEX) Track and Review

· Transmit clearance to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and Health Canada

· Review NAFTA certificates and maintain import permit, and receivables

· Track and trace imports, steamship release and delivery instructions Important Request

· Request import documentation from clients and advise on import requirements for products Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Wednesday to Sunday. The incumbent must be available to work night shifts and holidays when necessary. Requirements Experience

Customs

· Between 3 to 5 years of customs experience Education/Certification/Designation

· Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation – preferred

· Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Designation – preferred

· Bachelors *

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset Competencies

· Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

· Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

· Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done

· Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

· Continuously displays a customer centric attitude in order to improve the customer’s journey

· Regularly identifies opportunities to create value and customer loyalty

· Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

· Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self and others accountable to meet performance expectations

· Detailed oriented and attention to detail is critical Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

· Thorough familiarity with all aspects of a brokerage office including resolving customs clearance issues, Government Agencies requirements, billing, record keeping, and ACROSS

· Comprehensive understanding of the Canadian Import Laws and Regulations

· Ability to analyze technical data and can clearly articulate the appropriate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

· Strong ability to focus on and review import documentation

· Ability to apply relevant customs regulations and transmit data to Canada Customs allocating accurately the correct duty rate and tax rate

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company’s vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN’s contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

Company: Canadian National Railway

Expected salary:

Location: Brampton, ON

Job date: Sat, 06 Nov 2021 23:00:41 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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