Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
125+ years, family owned and operated company history
Position Summary :
Responsible for the administration and analysis of functions associated with the importation of goods by Gordon Food Service (Limson). Key responsibility is performing preliminary review and risk assessment of all items offered for import, as well as management of post entry verification programs. The position will also oversee the Company’s strict adherence to a set of formal policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
Location: Anywhere within Canada so long as you are commutable distance from any distribution centre.
Key Responsibilities
Provide preliminary assessment and approval of all new items offered for import by Gordon Food Service (Limson)
Identify items and areas of high compliance risk; consult and advise leadership for potential exposure
Manage shared tariff bases of classifications, tariff rates, TT, origin, and other import data elements
Maintain an internal reference library to assist decisions about tariff classification, valuation, preferential claims
Maintain and promote the use of a manual of customs compliance policies and procedures
Manage post entry verification programs, and oversee individual and blanket corrections of customs records
Apply and maintain an SOP governing the working relationship with Canadian customs brokers
Track accuracy of customs entries, as well as billing of brokerage, duty, and OGD fees
Serve as the liaison between AP, Cost, Finance, and customs compliance teams
Support customs compliance projects such as CBSA compliance verifications, and refund claims
Interpret new customs policies and regulations in order to establish new processes and procedures needed to ensure the Company meets its compliance responsibilities
Qualifications
In-depth understanding of tariff classification principles (GIR)
In-depth understanding of customs valuation methods and application of FTA specific rules of origin
Ability to maintain and analyze large tariff bases of foreign vendors and imported items
Knowledge and experience in filing individual and blanket corrections
Knowledge of the various PGA’s and OGD’s within North America
Experience with imports regulated by CFIA and GAC (primarily TRQ subject goods)
Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Results oriented with strong determination to succeed.
Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
125+ years, family owned and operated company history
Position Summary :
Responsible for the administration and analysis of functions associated with the importation of goods by Gordon Food Service (Limson). Key responsibility is performing preliminary review and risk assessment of all items offered for import, as well as management of post entry verification programs. The position will also oversee the Company’s strict adherence to a set of formal policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
Location: Anywhere within Canada so long as you are commutable distance from any distribution centre.
Key Responsibilities
Provide preliminary assessment and approval of all new items offered for import by Gordon Food Service (Limson)
Identify items and areas of high compliance risk; consult and advise leadership for potential exposure
Manage shared tariff bases of classifications, tariff rates, TT, origin, and other import data elements
Maintain an internal reference library to assist decisions about tariff classification, valuation, preferential claims
Maintain and promote the use of a manual of customs compliance policies and procedures
Manage post entry verification programs, and oversee individual and blanket corrections of customs records
Apply and maintain an SOP governing the working relationship with Canadian customs brokers
Track accuracy of customs entries, as well as billing of brokerage, duty, and OGD fees.
Serve as the liaison between AP, Cost, Finance, and customs compliance teams
Support customs compliance projects such as CBSA compliance verifications, and refund claims
Interpret new customs policies and regulations in order to establish new processes and procedures needed to ensure the Company meets its compliance responsibilities.
Qualifications
In-depth understanding of tariff classification principles (GIR)
In-depth understanding of customs valuation methods and application of FTA specific rules of origin
Ability to maintain and analyze large tariff bases of foreign vendors and imported items
Knowledge and experience in filing individual and blanket corrections
Knowledge of the various PGA’s and OGD’s within North America
Experience with imports regulated by CFIA and GAC (primarily TRQ subject goods)
Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Results oriented with strong determination to succeed.
Positive attitude with a commitment to learning and desire for personal and professional growth.
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#GFSCA
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.