You will support the Purchasing and Inventory Department with daily operations.

How Makita supports our team members:

• Competitive salary 
• Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan).
• RRSP Plan.
• Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days

What will you work on?

• Review and analyze complex product SKUs to maintain accurate tariff classification database (compile all information necessary to properly classify products).
• Assign proper classification codes ensuring the correct duty is paid.
• Manage and maintain the origination process and records for Trade Agreements.
• Ensure that import entries are properly valued.
• Audit all Customs entries for accurate tariff classification, country of origin and valuation.
• Maintain related records in accordance with the required 6-year retention period.
• Manage all CBSA requests and audits.
• CARM Client Portal - Business Account Manager (monitor portal, customs bond and verify the statement of account).
• Negotiate General Agency Agreement and schedule of fees with customs broker.
• Audit Brokerage billing and import documentation for compliance and payment.
• Monitor new developments and changes in customs laws, trade agreements, transportation regulation, port policies and communicate this information internally as necessary.
• Maintain overall customs compliance procedures to ensure Makita complies with Canada Customs and other Government Department regulations.
• Liaise with Customs broker, CBSA, Finance, product groups and support internal teams on significant issues pertaining to deliveries, duties, valuation etc.
• Perform other job-related duties/projects as assigned.

To be successful you will have:

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or enrollment is an advantage (but not required).
• An understanding of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System and working within the Customs Automated Reference Library (CARL) an asset.
• Be able to identify documentation for Customs entries (commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, etc.).
• Working knowledge of CARM Client Portal.
• Experience in logistics, preferably with a mix of air/sea/truck on a Global level.
• Fluent in English, excellent communication (oral and written) and professional demeanor.
• Superior computer: MS-Office, AS400, data entry.

What you bring to the team:

• Communication: express and transmit information with consistency and clarity.
• Organization: create and keep deadlines, prioritize tasks and multi-task.
• Highly accurate: accurate in work so documents are precise and professional.
• Analytical: use logical reasoning when addressing a situation to arrive at an appropriate solution (evaluate, interpret, and analyze information).
• Teamwork: ability to work in a team environment and be productive with minimal supervision.

Salary:

• $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Interested in joining our team?

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected], with the subject line "Customs and Logistics Coordinator". We thank all those who apply for employment opportunities with Makita, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Makita Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our workplace. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Legislation. Accommodations will be provided to individuals, upon request. If selected to participate in the recruitment process and you require accommodations, please advise Human Resources ([email protected]).