Trade Compliance Analyst

If you are a Trade Compliance Specialist looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson Automation Solution has an opportunity for you. Based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada location. You will use your experience to communicate and provide international trade compliance support to all Emerson Canadian locations. Manage overall import database for both CSA and non-CSA clearances. The Trade Compliance Specialist will review, audit and otherwise ensure accuracy of export documentation.

This role will report to the Regulatory Compliance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Identify and action discrepancies in documentation associated with the Customs clearance of imported goods

Verify the accuracy of, prepare and process brokerage invoices for payment for Accounts Payable

Review customs broker invoices and reports for accuracy, efficiency, and timely action; note errors, issues, and escalate as required

Liaise and communicate between customs brokers, service providers, government agencies and the Emerson Canadian locations to provide Trade Compliance support; resolve issues, concerns, and questions as they arise

Identify inefficiencies and problem-solve for long-term solutions in Trade Compliance processes

Uphold and promote required trade compliance as set out by CBSA, CBP, as well as other foreign Customs Authorities and government agencies' regulations as required

Understand and communicate standard operating procedures to all business units; update according to changes in regulations

Manage, review and action inquiries and questions; assist in ensuring trade compliance is achieved at a high level within import, export, and supply chain security processes

Database management: create new parts, update and/or replace existing parts, maintain the import database on a short-term and long-term basis; update USMCA/CUSMA data; anti-dumping and countervailing duty data; OGD data

Analyse export documentation that is supplied to Emerson Canadian locations for discrepancies and advise of required revisions before shipping and/or customs entry

Address import overages, shortages, damages (O/S/D) and general discrepancies; document and prepare correct information for the broker to file B2 and B3x adjustments; communicate with Emerson locations and customs broker for action

Review Canadian and US brokerage billing invoices for accuracy; request post-entry adjustments where required; supply supporting documentation and information to substantiate duty refunds and payments

Communicate effectively with brokers, carriers, service providers, CBSA, et al: email, telephone, fax, mail and in-person. Trace/track shipments when requested

Support customs broker with issues; missing or incomplete documentation must be addressed for release on go-forward basis; clarify accounts (CSA & non-CSA); provide classification as needed; respond to general inquiries; review broker for accuracy, clearance delays (resolve and eliminate where required)

Ensure classification is completed in the current Canadian Customs Tariff and US Harmonised Tariff Schedule; must follow and use General Rules of Interpretation; review Legal, Chapter and Explanatory notes; follow binding rulings. Assist in USMCA/CUSMA renewal annually; prepare and distribute letters for year-end USMCA/CUSMA requests; examine USMCA/CUSMA certificates for validity before implementation; support USMCA/CUSMA program throughout each calendar year

Assist in month-end / year-end procedures; organise, analyse data; allocate and process payment of duty and tax to the Receiver General of Canada

Review controlled exports for potential required authorisation: apply for export permits and export licenses; collaborate with the business unit to obtain information and documentation required per export control regulations

Perform ad hoc and long-term transaction and restricted party list (RPL) screening on all domestic and international customers; confirm screening has been completed per transaction screening policy; elevate potential violations and concerns

Random product sample verification of inventory; liaise with the warehouse supervisor

Utilise Archer Enterprise Risk and Management Tool; coordinate with Emerson Canadian locations to ensure information is valid and up-to-date; assist with self-assessment and other tool functions; provide training where required

Ensure ISO 9000 Policies/Procedures are followed

Other duties as assigned

About You
You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You partner with others to get work done. You establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

Qualifications

High School graduation

Trade compliance / Customs (CBSA) diploma or any other post‑secondary certificate

Must be available to work overtime

Experience in MS Office

High attention to detail

Excellent time management and communication…