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Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.\nOur workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.\nThe location in Fort Mill, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Customs Specialist. This job is full-time permanent.\nOverview:\nAssisting the Manager of Customs & International Trade Compliance in working with all functions of the organization to ensure that Domtar’s operations and processes are aligned with our policies and procedures and the effectiveness of our Trade Compliance Program (import, export and forced labor policies). To this end, the Customs Specialist will participate in the continuous improvement of compliance processes, the planning and implementation of our monitoring activities, the conduct of risk assessments and the identification of mitigation strategies, the remediation of compliance deficiencies, the management of compliance systems, the preparation and delivery of compliance training and in cross-functional projects.\nJob Responsibilities/Accountabilities:\nKeep abreast of new/revised regulations in countries where Domtar has a business interest and evaluate its impact. Validate impact on the business, analyze risks (financial, business, regulatory, security) and make recommendations. \nMaintain Domtar's governmental programs such as Timber regulations (Lacey Act, EU timber, Indonesia & Australia), SOP with broker, CTPAT program, CARM and the CSA program.\nWork on special projects linked to Customs Legislation, such as risk analysis. Due diligences of import/export activities, anti-dumping, rulings, duty drawbacks. \nDrive customs duty and tax saving through business case development, strategic tariff classification, and accurate assignment of harmonized tariff codes for imported and exported goods.\nManage free trade certificate of origin, internal (Domtar’s products) and external (suppliers/vendors): Take appropriate measures with suppliers for non-valid certificate. Recommend Best Practices for import/export (USMCA, Free Trade Agreement - country of origin determination, etc.), maintain Domtar’s certifications of origin. \nResolve issues such as import and export documentation discrepancies, classification, valuation, etc. to ensure successful and timely customs clearance of product.\nMaintains Domtar’s import/export policies & procedures are up to date including training\nConduct compliance reviews, internal self-assessments, and Customs entry audits.\nKey Skill Sets:\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalin English. French and/or Spanish is an asset. \nEffective team player, self-motivated and detail orientated, with strong organizational skills and analytic abilities. \nAbility to work independently, ability to travel, performs under pressure, multitask with tight deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. \nGood problem solving & analysis skills. Tact and discretion. \nAbility to interact appropriately with government agents.\nAbility and willingness to travel to facilities and government and association offices. \nMinimum Qualifications:\nMinimum of 5-7 years’ relevant experience. 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Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.\nOnce your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. 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