Trade Compliance & Logistic Specialist in Burnaby, British Columbia at Cellula Robotics Ltd

Cellula is looking to add a Trade Compliance & Logistic Specialist to its Supply Chain team to support its growing portfolio of advanced marine technology projects.

Cellula Robotics Ltd. is a world-leading marine technology company focused on changing the paradigm of subsea survey, science and security through modular, long range, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems. Our company is growing and is transitioning from building mostly one-of-a-kind prototypes to completing the development of our four core products and will be delivering multiples of those products to our customers. Our products are configured for each client to deliver required capabilities to the end-user. We are committed to producing sustainable solutions for the defense, mineral exploration, and energy sectors driven by innovation and industry knowledge. We’re looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join us in this growth and transition.

At Cellula we believe in collaboration, innovation, adaptability and reliability. These values are woven through all our products and how we do business. Our products are designed to be solutions to the challenges and capability needs of our clients, which often requires developing new capabilities and subsystems unique to a particular application. These systems are designed, built, and tested in-house by a skilled team of engineers, technicians, and support staff. People are at the heart of our business, and we pride ourselves in having a team-based workplace and building partnerships to solve the most difficult challenges in ocean technology. We believe in learning and innovating by doing. We send staff along with our products into the field to learn from our clients which informs our innovation.

As the Trade Compliance & Logistic Specialist, you will help oversee compliance requirement requirements for both cross-border trade, military and defense regulations in regard to controlled goods. As well as gathering data for internation trade compliance such as REACH, RohS and S889. You will also help to oversee companywide logistics, both inbound and outbound across international borders.

As a company, we offer team members a chance to grow professionally. Our office is a casual, collaborative environment where you will be able to learn about our state-of-the-art systems from technical experts. We’re excited for you to contribute your experience and make a positive impact on how we grow. In addition, we offer flexible work hours, benefits, and competitive compensation. This position is primarily an on-site position with some limited flexibility for remote work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Customs and Cross Border Compliance

• Provide operational oversight of Canadian and U.S. import and export compliance, including customs documentation, tariff classification, country of origin, valuation and USMCA/CUSMA requirements.
• Identify and track ECCN Codes
• Arrange Temporary Import Bonds when applicable; ensuring Bonds are closed out in a timely manner.
• Ensure shipment data and supporting records are accurate, complete, controlled and retained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Work with customs brokers, carriers, internal subject-matter experts and other partners to resolve entry discrepancies, shipment holds and compliance risks promptly.
• Maintain clear controls and escalation procedures that prevent unsupported customs changes or preferential-trade claims and support audit readiness.
• Audit by conducting line reviews on product lines, including classification, origins and other government agencies regulations.
• Prepares reports such as monthly customs data report (number of entries, entered value, duties etc).

Outbound Shipping

• Ensure parts, machines and intercompany transfers are picked, packed, documented and shipped safely, accurately and on time.
• Maintain visibility of upcoming shipments, priorities, documentation status, capacity constraints and risks, and communicate changes promptly.
• Oversee carrier and freight-forwarder performance, freight cost, packaging, crating, loading coordination, damage, claims and escalated delivery issues.
• Ensure customer requirements, routing instructions, Incoterms and internal shipment-release controls are consistently followed.
• Help to develop our network of logistics providers to provide both timely and cost-efficient services.

REACH, RoHS and Other Regulatory Compliance

• Review all parts on relevant BOM’s to gather the REACH, RoHS and any other compliance requirements.
• Research information online and through supplier and manufacturer contacts.
• Review data for accuracy and highlight areas of concern.
• Identify gaps in finding data and identify parts that may not meet compliance regulations.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in customs brokerage and/or import company
• Experience classifying using the Canadian Customs Tariff
• Knowledge of the Harmonized System, CBSA Customs rules & regulations.
• Knowledge of international regulations such as REACH, RoHS, S889
• Customs designation preferred. CCS, CTCS or license.
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Strong Excel Skills

Bonus if you have:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze, and assimilate regulations and technical documents
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to apply common sense, professional judgment, and technical expertise
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace and high-demanding environment

Please include a cover letter as part of your application.

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Position type: Full time