Traffic and Custom Manager

Location : Montreal, QC - On site

Work Shift : Day Shift

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; Chicago, Illinois and our newest site in Reston, Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

CMC Electronics (CMC) is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

Why join our team?

Reporting to the Supply Chain director, the Shipping, Receiving, Traffic & Customs Manager is responsible for the company’s general Traffic, Transportation and Customs activities as well as Shipping and Receiving.

As a Shipping, receiving, traffic & customs manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Managing a team of 4 customs specialists and 4 shipping/receiving employees
• Meeting shipments deadlines, revenue targets and receiving turnaround time while fulfilling all regulatory requirements
• Ensuring that all documents required for shipments are prepared and that controlled goods proper authorization and documentation are obtained from relevant authorities.
• Liaising with foreign customs/custom brokers/freight forwarders to arrange clearance worldwide
• Negotiating with carriers to minimize transportation costs & duties on import & export shipment
• Determining if the product qualifies for the various free trade agreements
• Ensuring that all import shipments are properly declared and the duty & tax is paid
• Ensuring that all shipments of dangerous goods are packed according to the IATA regulations
• Optimizing the department processes using continuous improvement, digitalization & IT tools

How To Excel In This Role

• Ten (10) years of experience in managing a shipping and receiving department including traffic & customs
• Bachelor degree in business administration or equivalent
• Detain a Certified Customs Specialist course

What Sets You Apart

• Excellent knowledge of international laws pertaining to the export of goods including: Canada & US export control, CGP, EAR, ITAR, Free Trade Agreements, HTS, HS code determination…
• Strong leadership, management and communication & Problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Strong computer skills & knowledge of BAAN or equivalent MRP system is a definite asset

What We Offer

• 100% paid group insurance and employer-matched pension plan
• Student financial assistance program
• Free electric charging stations
• Low-cost on-site cafeteria
• Closed between the holidays
• World-class company on a human scale

CMC is committed to employment equity and to the equal access program. CMC encourages members of designated groups to apply for jobs. Please note that the use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text.