Supply Chain & Customs Specialist
Date: Aug 6, 2026
Location: Niagara Falls, CA
Company: PALFINGER
For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.
Reach Beyond with PALFINGER as a Certified Customs Specialist to oversee tariffs, customs compliance, and international trade activities across our North American business. In this role, you will analyze and interpret tariff regulations, ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian import/export requirements, and identify opportunities to optimize customs processes and reduce costs. You will serve as a key advisor on customs matters, working closely with brokers, government authorities, and internal stakeholders to support efficient cross-border operations. This position is ideal for a trade compliance professional who thrives in a complex regulatory environment and enjoys driving operational excellence.
_____Your Responsibilities
- Analyze and classify products according to Harmonized System (HS) codes to ensure accurate tariff classifications and customs compliance.
- Monitor changes in international trade laws and customs regulations while ensuring compliance with local, national, and international requirements.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce tariffs, customs duties, and other trade-related costs while improving operational efficiency.
- Prepare, review, and maintain import/export documentation, declarations, and customs records.
- Serve as the primary liaison with customs brokers, customs authorities, and internal stakeholders while supporting audits, risk mitigation efforts, and customs compliance training.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of customs operations, tariff management, or related experience.
- Certification in customs compliance or a related discipline, such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
- Certification as a USMCA Specialist or USMCA Professional.
- Experience with trade agreements, duty drawback programs, and customs compliance processes.
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff codes, and international trade laws, supported by excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with an expected salary range of $88,000 - $96,000 CAD, plus bonus eligibility.
- RRSP with company match up to 4%
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Employee & Family Assistance Program and Health Care Spending Account
- Paid vacation and work-life balance support
- Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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