Who we are
for over 70 years buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way.
buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them.
as a customer-focused company, buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched customs brokerage (canadian, us, mexican), trade managed solutions, freight forwarding, trade technologies and warehousing/distribution services.
buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.
buckland is looking for a customs compliance specialist - classification
what you'll be doing
this position is responsible for assisting with compliance projects and managed service contracts for major clients.
this individual will provide classification of goods under the harmonized tariff schedule (hts) and export control classification number (eccn) system.
what we can offer you
- competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan
- a friendly, collaborative work environment
- opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
- a chance to be part of a growing organization
you will be responsible for
- complete hts and eccn tariff classification determinations, reviews, and opinions.
- review and maintains database integrity by utilizing both internal and client provided software to organize, prioritize workload, drafting processes, and create reports.
- provide broker and client assistance with antidumping and countervailing duty assessment or equivalent (e.g., sima in canada).
- liaise with significant business partners on customs compliance issues
- good written and verbal communication skills.
- demonstrate your meticulous attention to detail by ensuring accuracy and decision making.
- driven by results working in a fast-paced environment.
- maintain a well-organized calendar to balance meetings, tasks, and future initiatives.
- provide exceptional customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly and effectively.
what we need from you
- bachelor's degree or diploma in business or international business or similar discipline.
- us customs broker's license and/or ccs designation preferred but not required.
- ces (certified export specialist) preferred but not required.
- minimum 2 years of classification experience with expert knowledge of hts classification principles, with 1 year of experience determining eccn export classification codes.
- excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
- strong verbal and written communication skills.
- must be legally eligible to work for the company at all times.
- valid passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in cad/usa/mex.
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buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.
this applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.