Customs Documentation Specialist - Second Shift

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Vancouver site is looking for a new Customs Documentation Specialist to join our Customs Team

Your Role

You as Customs Documentation Specialist you will manage the accounts within their alpha group ensuring the efficient and compliant processing of import and export shipments through customs, arranging domestic trucking and performing other value-added services as required Your Typical Shift will be Monday - Friday 5.00pm - 1.00am

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure classifying data entry, photocopying, scanning and some assembling of entries.
• Auditing commercial documents, applying harmonized tariff schedule code for accurate duty assessment and to ensure all federal requirements are met.
• Document review and assessment of accuracy, verifying country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved.
• Daily follow up on documentation discrepancy issues which requires the ability to troubleshoot and communicate
  effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers and foreign origins.
• Ensure all Across, Cadex (CAD) and CW warnings are actioned in a timely Manner
• Read and follow client notes, SOP as well as any and all updates necessary to process in a timely and compliant manner.
• Make the Customer Care Representative aware of any occurrences that may prevent the compliant release of any goods.
• Position may require a weekend schedule on a department rotation basis and not limited to working a holiday schedule
  based on the needs of the operation and requirements of the account.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade or related field.
• 3 + years of experience in similar role from freight forwarding industry is needed
• In-depth knowledge of customs/brokerage, government regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Certified Customs Specialist certified from original CSCB certification program
• Knowledge on tariff classification, OGD requirements, permits, amendments, NAFTAs, etc.
• Experience with all modes of transport, air, truck, rail and ocean.

Good Reasons to Join

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target salary range for this position is between $44,600 and $60,200. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.