Senior Customs Regulatory Advisor

If you are looking for a human work environment, where collaboration and continuous improvement are part of your day-to-day, and where you have a direct impact on the customer experience, you are at the right place !

Metro Customs Brokers, a subsidiary of Omnitrans Inc., is looking for a Senior Customs Regulatory Advisor to join our Regulatory & Consulting Services in US Customs Brokerage division.

This person will

Serve as the primary point of contact for Customs and trade regulatory matters, delivering high-quality Customs consulting services to clients while ensuring alignment with applicable regulations, corporate policies, standards, and values.

Provide oversight and coordination for regulatory data requests, legal and public records inquiries, audit responses, and strategic compliance planning.

Responsibilities

Monitor, interpret, and assess changes to U.S. Customs laws, regulations, tariff measures, and CBP guidance; evaluate potential client impacts and provide practical recommendations to support ongoing compliance.

Act as a trusted Customs and Trade Compliance advisor to clients by proactively communicating regulatory and tariff updates, explaining business implications, and providing clear guidance on required actions and best practices.

Develop and maintain policies and procedures that promote organizational awareness of regulatory and legislative matters; monitor developments and support strategies that advance the Company’s position.

Resolve complex client complaints, disputes, and compliance matters in an effective and timely manner, including issues related to tariff classification, claims, and other Customs-related topics.

Conduct research on Customs regulatory issues and provide informed guidance to internal stakeholders and clients.

Research and provide recommendations on tariff classification, valuation, and tariff treatment; update and maintain client product profiles as required.

Individual assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Consulting on

Import strategy and compliance

Country of origin determination

Free trade eligibility

Partner Government Agency requirements

CF28 and CF29 audit responses.

Forced labor detentions

Seizures and marking notices

Binding Rulings

Mock audit

Prior disclosure

Product profile management

Claims and amendments

Post Summary Corrections.

520(d) Free Trade Agreement claims.

514 protests.

Superseding bonds.

Reconciliation submissions.

Temporary Import Bonds and USMCA Duty Deferral matters.

Perform client site visits as needed.

Develop training materials

Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews

Client outreach activities such as mass communications, bulletins and webinars

What You Bring

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of eight years of comparable Customs operations experience.

Certified Customs Specialist designation or U.S. Customs Broker License is considered an asset.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Comprehensive working knowledge of Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations and applicable provisions of the United States Code.

Strong tariff classification and valuation skills, with at least two years of experience in these areas.

Thorough understanding of international business and trade practices.

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to negotiate effectively and build strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and government agencies.

What We Offer

To be part of an international company with offices across Canada, the United states and China, which has been providing logistics and customs brokerage services for 45 years.

To work with a highly collaborative team and strong professionals in the industry.

Industry leading compensation package.

Have access to a complete insurance program.

401K and contribution of the company.

A hybrid work environment .

A work environment that allows you to bring your ideas to life and develop your potential.

Work-life balance.

Annual Range of pay

$65,000- $95,000

Salary range varies depending on location, relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

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Metro Customs Brokers is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive work environment to eliminate discrimination based on age, skin colour, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other characteristic.