Transportation and Customs Compliance Specialist

A Sustainable Forward Thinking Protein Company

Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies. The new Pork Company; Canada Packers will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to bestinclass strategies.

Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced premium quality and valueadded products. Canada Packers is building its leadership team and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

Our job is to make great food.

The Pork Company will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong valuesbased culture where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful fastpaced and challenging. We cultivate an open nonbureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

The Transportation & Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for the duties and responsibilities associated with Customs Clearance and Customs Brokerage. Including receiving information from and assisting Internal Plants and Vendors completion of customs documentation processing of import documentation acting as a regular liaison with our 3PL customs brokers and internal business units. This position will assist in ensuring that all entries are released classified and billed accurately within service standards. This role supports our Maintenance Sales and Marketing teams as well as assisting with Quality Assurance initiatives as they relate to importing and exporting Food Commodities.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 07. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a DayintheLife:

Leadership

• Provide strong leadership to ensure timely and accurate importing and exporting of Food Commodities
• Shape our import and export strategies to achieve supply chain objectives that drive overall MLF business results
• Coach and inspire teams to navigate solutions and continuous improvement in a demanding environment

Technical

• Ability to meet tight border crossing deadlines Clearance guidance with our broker approval of supporting Tariff Classification for confirming entries.
• Guiding assisting and preparing Import / Export documentation for nonstandard international shipments (equipment samples via Air Air courier and Ocean)
• Working Knowledge of IREP Duty Deferral Program / Prepare export entry copies and data for the team to report monthly.
• Support the Coordination of R&D samples for both import / export for USDA/FDA/CFIA compliance.
• Support the Customs Manual relating to CTPAT compliance and our Membership in CTPAT.
• Support the corporation with guidance on all facets of imports and exports Machinery Parts Ingredients and Finished goods CFIA USDA and FDA.
• Manage US Export Broker Data base in ESP Online add new Customers and New products.
• Understand and Manage CARM Payments.
• Research Read and Share internally USDA / FSIS and CFIA guidance on border changes.
• Manage the summary billing for both US and Canada duties and taxes.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of distribution transportation and freight costing
• Other
• Champion improvement projects for MLF Cross Border shipments
• Ownership and maintenance HS Codes and FDA Product Codes for new US export products in SAP
• Prepare business plans and budgets
• Periodic travel required

What Youll Bring:

• Secondary School graduation CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) designation or higher
• Minimum 35 years of Customs experience (all modes)
• Knowledge of applicable customs laws and regulations relating to food importing and exporting and Machinery imports and Parts (detailed Tariff knowledge)
• Professional designation (eg: CITT CITP) or Supply Chain Management designation would be an asset
• Strong problem solving prioritization & organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with strict timelines
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow for informal and formal networking across and up the organization
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Functional understanding of SAP TM
• Strong analytical problem solving and quantitative skills
• Diverse perspective that complements the skills strengths and opportunities of the team

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a highperformance peoplefocused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe rewards excellence and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles helping team members achieve worklife balancecombining the best of both spending time working remotely benefitting from focus time and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities including workshops speaker series events and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees diplomas professional certification or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition safer food and workplaces more humane animal care and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future together.

Were passionate about food. For more than 100 years weve made delicious healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands like Maple Leaf Schneiders and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Were on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company not just in Canada but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set sciencebased targets.

Were a global food company with more than 13500 team members. We operate sites in 20 locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building investing in recognizing and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace embrace all forms of diversity and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. Were so much stronger when we know were accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong valuesbased culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers our customers our people our communities our shareholders and the environment.

• Doing Whats Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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