Customs & Logistics Coordinator
Makita Canada Inc.
Whitby Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
How Makita supports our team members:
- Competitive salary and incentive program.
- Company paid benefits (medical/dental/vision/employee assistance plan).
- RSP Plan.
- Work life balance with paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave & personal days.
- Opportunities for career growth and an Education Reimbursement Program.
What will you do?
- 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.
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.
- 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 analyse information).
- Teamwork: ability to work in a team environment and be productive with minimal supervision.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 30 Jun 2025
Location: Whitby Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Makita Canada Inc.
Name: Makita Canada Inc.
Web: https://www.makita.ca/