Colt Canada Corporation Looking for Customs & Logistics Compliance Specialist at Kitchener, ON Full Time

Full Time

Kitchener, ON

Posted 5 hours ago

Colt Canada Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Logistics & Customs Compliance Specialist

PAY GRADE: $60,000.00-$68,000/year

DEPARTMENT: Contracts (600)

REPORTS TO: Contracts Manager

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and direct logistic processes and establish ongoing improvement plans for freight management, vendor routing, and carrier management.

Develop, implement, and monitor performance metrics for transportation, shipping and receiving.

Create, monitor, and report on weekly and monthly logistics key performance indicators.

Collaborate with purchasing departments in request for proposal (RFP), and request for quote (RFQ) processes.

Work with the production control, purchasing and other personnel to minimize shortages and improve inventory holdings.

Manage courier/carrier implementations and establish service level agreements to ensure services are delivered as promised.

Deal with imports and exports shipped to and from the company; work with customs officials to ensure compliance.

Conduct fleet management on company vehicles as necessary.

Colt Canada expert for trade compliance matters, including both export and import compliance

Develop and implement local procedures in compliance with Government / Federal compliance

Develop and maintain thorough and current knowledge of international trade compliance regulations applicable to the business activities of Colt Canada

Work with management to identify transactions and their associated program timelines / elements

Advise personnel on required times to obtain any required authorizations and ensure program delivery commitments include sufficient lead times

Review all transactions to determine licensing requirements and the applicability of any available license exemptions or exceptions

Develop and prepare complete, professional, and timely export authorization applications for review and submission

Keep records and report activities relating to trade compliance

Review shipping documentation to ensure compliance

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Obtain Enhanced Security Clearance from the Government of Canada

Maintenance of secure and confidential company information

Adherence to Colt Canada Corporation’s policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:
Post Secondary education in related field

2-5 years’ experience in international trade compliance

2-5 years of direct work experience in a logistics and/or transport function, or supply chain management.

Experience in managing third-party logistics providers.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong presentation, written, and verbal skills

Able to interact effectively with management, the public and staff

Understanding of the industry and area of service

Able to create realistic schedules and meet deadlines under stress and interruptions

Expert understanding of trade compliance software, database and information systems

Computer literacy, including effective working skills of ERP systems, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe products and e-mail required

Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects

CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal – all internal departments and employees

External – Customers, Vendors/Suppliers, Government Agencies, Auditors, Brokers

WORKING ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES, CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Office environment – Use of computer, keyboarding, sitting, analysis, attention to detail

Manufacturing Environment (PPE Required) – lifting to 20lbs occasionally, 50/50 sitting/standing, moderate/loud work environment

Must have valid driver’s license

Ability to travel, local, national, international

ACCESSIBILITY ON THE JOB

Colt Canada provides accommodation in the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Colt Canada understands the value of having a diverse team and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity, and encourage all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. Colt Canada strives to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.