Eaton's Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Customs and Transportation Coordinator to join our team.  This is a permanent position opportunity based at our Burlington, Ontario office.

Position Overview:

This position will oversee the day-to-day importing, exporting and customs related activities of Eaton industries (Canada) Company. This includes but is not limited to maintaining the Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) program, updating and administering compliance policies, analyzing and approving products for classification and country of origin marking and labeling, monitoring and reviewing documentation, record keeping, annual reconciliation and duty assist evaluation.

The incumbent will also be asked to work on the coordination of release and accounting of all imported purchases in a “self-clearance” environment. This will ensure that transactions are processed in a timely and cost-effective manner with regard for compliance with customs rules and regulations as well as with Eaton policies and procedures.

Preparation and coordination of export documentation and shipment release for all Canadian shipping locations is also an integral part of this position.

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• Co-ordinates and verifies accuracy of documentation from international vendors to facilitate preparation of customs import transaction.  
• Prepares and submits transactions for release and CSA accounting via EDI to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Ottawa.
• Communicates with CBSA, Border Agents and Transportation providers to co-ordinate & expedite release of both import and export transactions.
• Provides internal customers with status of imported shipments.
• Prepares documentation required to facilitate shipment from all Canadian facilities to export customers and plants, ensuring that Canadian export regulations and specific requirements of the importing country are met.
• Communicates with all source plants and third party vendors to obtain required import documentation.
• Download items and shipments files daily from SAP to create MSR shipment reports for all divisions.
• Manage and process CSA shipments through MSR shipment reports and EDI customs broker.
• Research and determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, tariff treatments and country of origins for new and existing part numbers. Review with the Centre of Excellence (COE) to ensure compliance with Canada customs.
• Create and maintain material numbers, vendors and importers in MSR’s database and ERP.
• Update and transmit B3 entries to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) to ensure that the company is accounting for shipments within the correct Revenue Summary Form (RSF) period.
• Investigate and amend rejected transactions and retransmit to CBSA.
• Adjustments, refunds and X-types as required.
• Investigate and manually process overseas shipments by locating the invoices in ERP to determine correct valuations, items shipped and ship dates in order to enter the CSA shipment entry through MSR.
• Performs audits of import and export customs broker invoices and ensures that payment is processed with regard to minimization of brokerage expenses.
• Handles requests from CBSA and CBP for additional documentation/information on transactions, ensuring that responses are complete and timely.
• Provides Eaton Industries Canada (Company)and US locations with assistance with expediting and co-ordination of international shipments.
• Provides support to the Purchasing Department to facilitate classification for establishment of import duty levels on new products.
• Obtains NAFTA Certificates for Customers on Import shipments and prepares for shipping locations on export shipments. Ensures that certification is applicable and that Origin regulations are followed in certification of products.
• Provides support to peers in their daily activities relative to product classification, customs regulations and procedures.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a company are stronger.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an Import/Export and Transportation related capacity

• Expertise in the area of Canadian and US Customs regulations

• Expertise in CSA related reporting environment

• CCS designation

• Experience of working in MSR Import /Export software an asset

• Community College certificate in International Trade Practices

• Advanced PC Skills

• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills

• Knowledge of Lean processes
• Basic Accounting Knowledge

• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Certification/Professional Designation

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: :  https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html

• 3 years experience in an Import/Export and Transportation related capacity

• Expertise in the area of Canadian and US Customs regulations

• Expertise in CSA related reporting environment

• CCS designation

• Experience of working in MSR Import /Export software an asset

• Community College certificate in International Trade Practices

• Advanced PC Skills

• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills

• Knowledge of Lean processes
• Basic Accounting Knowledge

• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Certification/Professional Designation

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: :  https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America – Canada
Organization: ESSG CA Canada

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No