Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

The Global Logistics Team is looking for a Customs Specialist to help enforce the compliance of GDI’s Canadian & U.S. imports. 

As Customs Specialist, you will be an internal resource capable of managing day-to-day Canada and U.S. compliance, ensuring timely customs clearance, and coordinating monthly duty drawback filing as well as other exciting & engaging activities. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Review all import documents to ensure GDI remains compliant in the matters of classification, valuation, origin, product requirements, trade agreements, and record-keeping;

• Arrange the clearance of designer samples by helping fill out a customs invoice, and occasionally having the customs broker meet the buyers at the airport for on-the spot-clearance; 

• Track pending clearances in real time, prioritizing them based on urgencies and taking actions with the brokers, CBSA, and CBP to achieve customs release;

• Approve and assign a Canadian and U.S. HS code to all new products;

• Ensure that additional required forms are on file and shared with the customs broker (drop ball certificate, footwear declaration, etc.);

• Spot-check B3 and 7501 customs declarations bi-weekly;

• Align our Broker’s platform with our internal systems (Oracle, Bamboo Rose);

• Resolve product description and value issues with the Sourcing and Product Management teams;

• Retrieve missing documentation with our group of finished goods suppliers and request B2 amendments/post-entry corrections; 

• Process monthly duty drawback filling;

• Prepare ATA Carnets for photoshoots;

• Retrieve, validate, approve, and file 7501 customs declarations;

• Approve and file the customs broker’s service invoices.

Qualifications:  

• 3-5 years of experience in customs brokerage, import/export business, expediting functions, and materials transportation administration required;

• Strong technical proficiency in classification of goods within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and U.S. customs rules and regulations for women’s apparel, and the proven ability to apply customs rules and regulations;

• Knowledge of regulations enforced by other government agencies: FDA, USDA, CPSC, FCC, Fish and Wildlife) is an asset;

• Knowledge of anti-dumping regulations;

• Proficient knowledge of world geography and import documentation;

• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken); knowledge of French is a definite asset;

• Proactive, self-motivated and strong team player.

• BAC, Certificate, DEC or AEC in Finance/Business Administration, Transport or Supply Chain;

• CIFFA Certificate is an asset.

• Completion of the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Certificate, Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Qualification Certificate or Certified Customs Specialist Program is an asset.

Technical Skills: 

• Excellent Microsoft Windows computer skills (ability to synthesize data);

• Strong financial acumen;

• Ability to multitask and succeed in achieving objectives in a rapidly evolving      

• environment;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Detail-oriented;

• Strong organizational and planning skills;

• Industry knowledge/experience.

Supervision by the Customs Compliance Manager

Working conditions: Regular office working hours. Partial work from home after the onboarding period or as per defined Company’s Policies.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…
No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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