Global Trade Compliance Specialist

You will be responsible for end-to-end logistics coordination, documentation, and client communication, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and service excellence.

• Pay Rate: $34.57/hour
• Location: Burlington, ON
• Shift: Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Job type: Temporary | Full-time | 6-month contract

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
• Strong health and safety programs
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific’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

Qualifications:

• 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).
• 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
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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