Senior Brokerage Representative

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Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in customs operations required., Customs Specialist (CCS) certification is mandatory., Strong knowledge of US Customs and Border Protection Regulations is essential., Bachelor's degree or international equivalent is preferred..

Key responsabilities:

  • Classify products using import/export regulations and determine eligibility for regulatory programs.
  • Serve as a liaison between UPS and government entities regarding customs declarations and shipping restrictions.
  • Manage product databases and classification information using Excel and Access.
  • Communicate proactively with customers to educate them on regulatory procedures.

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Job description

Primary Job Posting Location:

Lachine, Quebec Canada

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

Job Summary
This position uses import/export regulations to classify products and determines eligibility for various regulatory programs involved in international imports and exports. This position serves as a liaison between UPS and government entities, resolving issues related to customs declarations, shipping restrictions, and tax payments.

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Remote

Workdays: Monday to Friday (must be able to work ALL 5 days of the week)  

Shift Hours: 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM (must be able to work a minimum of 40 hrs. per week)  

Shift Duration: 8 hours a day (requires flexibility with Start and Finish time)  

Work Location: 1221 32ND AVENUE LACHINE, QC H8T 3H2 or 1930 DERRY ROAD EAST MISSISSAUGA, ON L5S 1E2 

Hourly Wage: QC$23.04 per hour / ON: $24.09 per hour 

Key Responsibilities and Duties   

  • Substantiates classification decisions using General Rules of Interpretation (GROI), Explanatory Notes, CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System) and other resources.

  • Engages in Country of Origin verification projects, contact suppliers to obtain correct Country of Origin for customers' products.

  • Manages and organizes product databases and classification information in Excel and Access.

  • Enters product classifications and substantiation into proprietary operating system.

  • Communicates proactively with customers including educating customers on regulatory procedures.


Requirements

  •  Excellent verbal and written communication skills: French 90% / English 10%  

  • Level of French needed: proficiency 

  • Level of English needed: intermediate  

  • Intermediate-advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel) 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in customs operations - Required  

  • Customs Specialist (CCS) certification - Required

  • Strong knowledge of US Customs and Border Protection Regulations 

  • Previous International Trade, Logistics or Freight Forwarding experience - Preferred 

  • Previous experience with classification and/or FTA determination - Preferred 

  • Bachelor's degree or International equivalent - Preferred  

  • Problem-solving and multitasking skills 

  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, basic research, attention to detail, and time management skills 

Compensation and Benefits 

  • 2 weeks of paid vacation after one year of service. 

  • Vision, health, and dental benefits after three months of service. 

  • Overtime. 

  • Weekly Pay/ Direct Deposit- Every Friday. 

  • Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’ upon hiring. 

  • Paid training. 

  • Pension Plan. 

  • Free Onsite Parking. 

  • Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 50 Company. 

 

Expenses/Working Conditions 

  • Adhere to the company’s Appearance Guidelines.  

UPS is a diverse and equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available, on request, for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.  If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please advise if you require accommodation for a disability.

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Industry :
Truck & road transport
Spoken language(s):
FrenchEnglish
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Other Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

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