Customs Rework Specialist (Temporary)

Job Description

Job Description

GHY USA, Inc. is seeking immediate support for a time-sensitive customs compliance initiative supporting one of our major clients.  

This role is different from a traditional Customs Import Specialist position. The focus is not on processing new shipments, but rather on reviewing, validating, correcting, and updating existing customs transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of critical rework activities. 

ABOUT GHY  

GHY International is a customs and trade services group designed to assist importers and exporters in trading throughout world markets. Founded in 1901, GHY is one of North America's most established customs brokerage and trade consulting organizations, with offices across Canada and the United States. 

ABOUT THE ROLE  

Reporting to the Client Care Manager, the Temporary Customs Rework Specialist will support a high-priority customs transaction remediation project. This position is responsible for reviewing, validating, updating, and correcting customs transaction data while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established procedures and deadlines.

This is an 8-week project-based assignment with the potential for longer-term employment opportunities based on business needs and individual performance. 

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with large volumes of data, and able to learn and apply customs-related processes quickly in a deadline-driven environment. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• Review and update existing customs transactions and supporting documentation   

• Validate transaction data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures   

• Identify discrepancies, missing information, and data quality issues requiring correction   

• Perform transaction amendments, corrections, and rework activities within established timelines   

• Review customs documentation, tariff information, and supporting records   

• Escalate complex or regulatory-related issues to designated subject matter experts   

• Maintain accurate records of completed work and outstanding items   

• Collaborate with Operations, Trade Compliance, and Client Service teams to resolve issues and obtain required information   

• Meet productivity, quality, and turnaround expectations while maintaining a high degree of accuracy   

• Support project-related activities as assigned  

A Successful Candidate Has:   

• Ability to represent GHY professionally while interacting with colleagues and clients in a collaborative manner  

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy  

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills  

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment  

• Ability to learn new processes quickly and follow established procedures  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently after training  

• Professional verbal and written communication skills  

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel  

• Ability to manage repetitive work while maintaining quality and focus  

• Ability to work within tight timelines and changing priorities  

Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent  

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel  

• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy  

Preferred:

• Customs brokerage experience  

• Trade compliance experience  

• Logistics, transportation, supply chain, or import/export experience  

• Experience reviewing customs entries, customs documentation, tariff classifications, or regulatory documentation  

• Experience working in a high-volume processing or administrative environment  

Working Conditions:

• Primarily desk-based work requiring extended periods of computer use   

• High-volume processing environment   

• Significant focus on data review, validation, and transaction correction activities   

• Sitting or standing at workstation approximately 100% of the workday  

Position Classification:

Temporary Full-Time Assignment (8 Weeks)

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience  

• Opportunity for longer-term employment based on business needs and performance  

• Comprehensive training provided  

• Immediate start preferred  

Why Join GHY?

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with customs, logistics, trade compliance, transportation, or administrative processing experience to gain exposure to a specialized customs compliance project while working alongside experienced industry professionals

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided  based on qualifications,  merit, and business  need .