Customs Compliance Specialist

About the Role

This Position reports to: Chef de service, Approvisionnement

Reporting to the Purchasing Director, the Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible to ensure compliance with customs regulations and maintain accurate import/export documentation, maintain system information for the company and its subsidiaries. Your attention to detail and knowledge of international trade regulations will help us ensure seamless and compliant cross-border operations.

This role is contributing to the Electrification, Smart Buildings division of ABB Canada and is located in Dorval. The work model is hybrid, with 3 days per week at the office.

Responsibilities

In a teamwork and collaborative approach, and without restriction to the various tasks that may be added to achieve organizational objectives and those of the operations department, the employee will have to perform the following tasks:

• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. customs regulations
• Maintain up-to-date internal processes, including accurate HS codes, product descriptions, duty rates, certificates of origin, and country of manufacture validations
• Prepare and approve certificates of origin for Aftermarket and OEM customers and suppliers, including the company's annual certificate
• Respond to technical inquiries on goods classification and provide tariff classifications for internal teams and our Canadian/U.S. divisions
• Analyze and update HS codes following customs changes; assess their impact on the organization
• Complete technical data sheets for new product lines to support tariff classification
• Identify discrepancies in customs declarations and implement corrective actions and internal controls
• Keep the USMCA data updated
• Approve customs invoices and manage B2 correction requests with brokers, including follow-up
• Update HS codes and associated data within JD Edwards (JDE) for all components and BOMs
• Maintain and document Import/Export procedures
• Prepare customs documents for U.S. and international shipments, including SLI and B13 forms
• Oversee compliance for customs activities in both Canadian and U.S. operations
• Generate various reports
• Conduct quarterly audits and risk assessments to identify and address compliance gaps

Knowledge & Experience

• College Diploma
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or relevant customs certification preferred
• Bilingual in French and English (oral and written). English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec
• Strong knowledge of customs laws, tariff codes, and rules of origin
• At least 3 years of experience in Import/Export, international trade, or logistics

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient in the Harmonized System (HS) and international trade regulations
• Advanced skills in Excel; proficient in Word and Outlook
• Experience with AS400 and SAP preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Why ABB

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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