Job Description:
Description
Customs Specialist
Location:Fort Mill
Reports to Manager Customs and International Trade Compliance
Overview:
The purpose of this position is to facilitate and support daily customs operationsin US and Canada for the entireorganization. This entails replying to requests for information from U.S. and CanadianCustoms Brokers, andproviding guidance to Domtar personnel regarding Canadian andUS Customs requirements.This position will help ensure compliance with Customs regulations and Domtar procedures through various monitoring activities, risk assessments,remediationandcontinuous improvement efforts.
Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Manage the Customs generalINBOX & respond to various requestsfrom customsbrokers'related to Domtar import/exportdocuments, as well asinternal requests includingsolvingproblems to ensure prompt customs release.
- Report recurrent issues to theManager & participate to implement correctivemeasures.
- Maintain SOP with brokersup to date.
- Determine & maintain the Customs tariff classification for all Domtar'smanufacturedproductsand ensure tariff database/tables areaccurate.
- Support Procurement group on equipment importation: ensure supplier's accurate documentation, work with the broker involved, and track up to deliveryto ensure successful and timely customs clearance of product.
- Audit Domtarprocessand proceduredocumentfor shipments ensuring customs compliance. A customs audit involvesverifyingrandomsamples of transaction from order to cash (ex. declared value, HS code classification,product description, duty and tax, audit trail consistency, applicable free tradeagreements/certificates in place)
- Manage free trade certificate of origin, internal (Domtar's products) and external (suppliers/vendors): Take appropriate measures with suppliers for non-valid certificate.
- Keep abreast of new/revised regulations in countries where Domtar has a business interest and evaluate its impact. Validate impact on the business, analyze risks (financial, business, regulatory, security) and make recommendation & best practices & required changes to Senior Manager & Customs & International Trade Compliance.
Key Skill Sets:
- Communication and interpersonal skillsareamust.
- Working knowledge of the pulp and paper industry and ability to grasp new conceptseasily.
- Ability to interact appropriately with all levels of government leaders and businessexecutives.
- Ability and willingness to travel to facilities and government and associationoffices.
MinimumQualifications:
- 3 to 5years' experience inpulp and paper manufacturing industry.
- Certified Customs Specialist designation - Canadaor US.If not certified, must be certified in one country within the first 12 months in the role.
- Proficient inCanadian and US Customs laws/regulations and solid knowledge of international trade.
- Understandingof customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin, marking rules, documentation requirement,andentry requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English is essential, French an asset.
- Ability to learn technical requirementsquickly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required.
- Proficiency with Domtar's ERP an asset.
Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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