Kelly Services is pleased to be recruiting for an experienced Global Logistics Analyst for our client in Burlington, ON, a leader in the manufacturing sector. This is a full time 6 months contract with a possibility of extension.
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As a Global Trade Compliance Specialist, you will ensure that the company complies with international import/export regulations by interpreting and following global trade compliance policies. You will manage relationships with customs brokers, oversee product classification, perform regular audits, and monitor changes in trade laws. Your efforts will help maintain efficient global trade operations, contributing to our organization’s success.
What you will contribute:
- Ensure compliance will all Canadian and global Import/Export Regulations
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with trade laws and regulations and company’s Global Trade Compliance Management System (GTCMS).
- Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners.
- Perform and evaluate the process for accurate transaction screening and review of transactions, including denied and restricted party screening
- Build and Implement a Free Trade Agreement program for applicable imports and exports
- Classification of all imported and exported products: HTS, ECCN, COO and maintaining the ERP System. Interaction with suppliers required.
- Interact and coordinate data gathering with suppliers, establishing a tracking method for material classifications
- Records retention: handling the Import/Export transaction documentation and performing random audit check as required by company policy and regulations
- Perform regular audits of trade compliance processes and documentation and establish KPIs
- Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws and regulations and advise on their impact on company operations
- Follow the timely reporting obligations to appropriate customs authorities and site/divisional leadership
- Identify training needs, co-develop and provide training
- Support the continuous improvement of the company’s trade compliance program
Keys to Success:
Continuous Improvement: Our business is rapidly growing so it is vital that we continuously improve and advance the materials management processes and systems to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
How will you get here?
Education & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience within Canadian and U.S. import/export control compliance functions, ideally in an international environment.
- Expertise in Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Certificates of Origin (COO).
- Knowledge of HTS, ECCN classification, and Country of Origin.
- Experience with Global Trade Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource).
- Familiarity with various ERP systems (e.g., Navision, SAP).
Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to adapt and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
- Familiar with continuous improvement activities (PPI, Kaizen, JDI)
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of MS Suite Software
- Self-motivated and driven with excellent collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, proactive, with a positive demeanor
Please send your most updated Resume is MSWord format. We thank all the applicants but only the most qualified will be contacted.