WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?
Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder, Nicola Kilner.
We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Transportation team on a contractual basis (ending June 30th, 2026). This position will be based our of our Mississauga Warehouse and requires candidates to be on-site, 5-days a week.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Support the Transportation team by coordinating the global transportation of returns to assigned DC/location and ensure customs brokerage process for return to origin
- Manage day-to-day operation related to customs clearance and duty inquiries and maintain HS code table in ERP system and audit products for origin and HS verification
- Generate necessary paperwork for local and international shipping as including Customs Invoices, Packing Slips, Bill of Ladings, etc.
- Determine, issue and review country of origin/Free Trade eligibility for Deciem products in respective markets
- Engage with Deciem stakeholders regarding new market launches and the customs/duty impact to Deciem goods for DDP flows
- Conduct self-assessments and audit monthly duty spend to ensure compliance with local customs authorities (valuation, HS codes, origin, duty rate, tax identification and other trade related accountabilities)
- Act as a liaison between Deciem and external partners (auditors, customs authorities, brokers, freight forwarders)
- Create and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to trade compliance activities and provide internal training as needed
- Audit and payment for global customs brokers invoices and research and provide opportunities for duty recoveries and/or drawback claims
- Create/manage/file and monitor all customs claims globally and assist Deciem Finance teams with month end audit documentation and/or other requests pertaining to customs and tax
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- Relevant education in international trade and/or customs. Post-secondary degree/diploma in business or international trade is mandatory.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in customs specialist capacity
- CCS Designation (mandatory), CTCS Designation (preferred), US Customs Broker license (preferred)
- Proficient with computers and other standard office technology, intermediate level Excel skills.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, D365 is an asset
WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM
There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
- Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
- 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
- Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
- A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
- Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
- 😊 Do the right thing
- 💡 Create impact
- 🌱 Respect small things
- ❤️ Care too much
- 🚀 Be the future
These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".
DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3
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