Customs Compliance Specialist
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Job Location:
Mississauga - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Take your Career to the next Level with MEVOTECH.
Join Our Team at Mevotech!
Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company Mevotech is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic team.
About Us
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry specializing in driveline steering and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience were dedicated to engineering excellence innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Manager Customs Compliance The Customs Compliance Specialist ensures the accurate preparation collection and organization of all customs documentation for import and export activities. This role is critical in maintaining adherence to U.S. and Canadian customs regulations international trade laws and internal compliance standards.You will support transborder shipping streamline customs processes enhance operational controls and maintain high compliance accuracy across all customs functions.
Key Responsibilities
Customs Operations & Documentation
Supply Chain Coordination
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Compliance Governance & Process Improvement
Ideal Qualifications
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Mevotech provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations please let us know and well work with you to meet your needs.
Take the next step in your career journey and join us at Mevotech!
Join Our Team at Mevotech!
Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company Mevotech is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic team.
About Us
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry specializing in driveline steering and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience were dedicated to engineering excellence innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Manager Customs Compliance The Customs Compliance Specialist ensures the accurate preparation collection and organization of all customs documentation for import and export activities. This role is critical in maintaining adherence to U.S. and Canadian customs regulations international trade laws and internal compliance standards.You will support transborder shipping streamline customs processes enhance operational controls and maintain high compliance accuracy across all customs functions.
Key Responsibilities
Customs Operations & Documentation
- Prepare review and organize all customs documentation in compliance with international and domestic regulations.
- Coordinate with customs brokers to expedite clearance and prevent delays penalties or additional fees.
- Maintain high documentation integrity including CTPAT records version control and audit readiness.
Supply Chain Coordination
- Collaborate with 3PLs and FTZ operators to ensure accurate reporting and customs adherence.
- Provide after-hours troubleshooting support as operational needs require.
- Complete additional duties assigned by management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams (Transportation Engineering Shipping Customer Service Marketing Finance) for timely accurate shipment communication.
- Work closely with external partners: carriers freight forwarders trucking companies and international clients.
Compliance Governance & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain SOPs and process maps for customs-related workflows.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of customs processes to improve accuracy reduce risk and enhance efficiency.
- Identify noncompliance issues report risks define corrective actions and participate in audits.
- Stay current on regulatory changes (tariff classifications trade agreements FTZ rules) and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
Ideal Qualifications
- 3 years of customs import/export or trade compliance experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. & Canadian customs regulations
- Required: CCS designation (Certified Customs Specialist)
- Familiarity with FTZ operations (asset)
- Strong understanding of international trade ocean freight and highway cargo regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High accuracy urgency and attention to detail
- Process improvement and analytical problemsolving skills
- MS Office proficiency (Excel PowerPoint Word); Power BI is an asset
- Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics (asset)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Primarily officebased role with standard business hours; occasional extended hours may be required to meet deadlines or support timesensitive operational needs.
- Hybrid work model: 4 days onsite as per company hybrid policy.
- Afterhours availability: Candidates should be comfortable providing oncall support for urgent customs or operational matters as needed.
- Accessibility Accommodations
Mevotech provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations please let us know and well work with you to meet your needs.
Take the next step in your career journey and join us at Mevotech!
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