customs specialist - brokerage.

Title: Customs Specialist
Location: Montreal
Industry: Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledge-driven Customs Specialist to join our customs brokerage team. In this role, you will act as a vital link between importers, exporters, and government agencies. You will oversee the preparation and processing of customs documentation, ensure strict compliance with import/export regulations, and facilitate the smooth, timely clearance of international freight.

Key Responsibilities

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View email address on randstad.com
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Advantages
- Permanent, full time, Monday to Friday
- Salary between 60k-80k
- Full training program provided
- Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans with company match
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Flexible work-life balance offers

Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit entries, commercial invoices, bills of lading, and permits via electronic customs systems.
- Classify goods accurately using the Harmonized System to determine correct duties, taxes, and tariff rates.
- Ensure entries comply with trade laws

- Manage client inquiries on trade agreements and resolve holds, exams, or entry rejections with officials to prevent delays.
- Maintain organized entry files to ensure full post-clearance audit readiness.

Qualifications
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in customs brokerage, import operations, or international logistics.
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is highly preferred (or a willingness to pursue certification).
- Experience with entry-writing software (e.g., CargoWise, Descartes, Integration Point) and direct interface systems (like US ACE, Canadian ACROSS, or regional customs portals).
- Strong understanding of HS classification rules, Incoterms, free trade agreements, and valuation methods.
- High attention to detail, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Summary
Passionate about Transport & Logistics? So are we!
We're here to help you navigate your career in this fast-moving industry!

Reach out to your go-to logistics recruiters:
Melissa Cumetti – View email address on randstad.com
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Christine Ferland - View email address on randstad.com
Massimo Di Bello - View email address on randstad.com

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