Karen Marsh Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Ontario

Primary contact for Broker and Government as it pertains to Compliance related issues.SOP's/Policies/Compliance ManualsInternal audits of Imports and Exports to ensure on going complianceHS ClassificationsNAFTA Certificates for Imports and ExportsInvoice approvalsISOWHMIS2015

Kitchener, Canada Area

Research HS Classification for goods being imported to provide best duty ratesB3 AuditsDatabase reviews and updatesCompliance Projects - i.e. Customs Audits

Ontario, Canada

Coach and provide continuous training to ensure team members are compliant with current regulations. Monitor C-TPAT and PIP compliance. Audit invoices and resolve discrepancies for external partners. Manage broker relationships, leading monthly meetings addressing operational issues and lead quarterly meetings to review activities and forecast any upcoming changes. Verify system generated documentation supports import/export requirements for customs. Complete legalization of documents required for offshore registrations and import compliance for specific countries to maximize company profits. Manage drawback program and audit compliance with CBSA. Complete Notice of Arrival paperwork for seasonal shipments to USA. Educate and provide on-going support to new vendors. Identify cost savings initiatives through HS rulings/reclassifications and support NAFTA opportunities.

Ontario, Canada

HS classification of import and export goods to provide best duty rates and achieve cost savings. Managed broker questions for US imports of goods manufactured in Canada. Completed annual NAFTA preferencing and export certificate generation. Analyzed customs entries, addressed inconsistencies and coordinated monthly corrections.

Ontario, Canada

Managed SAP system transactions: order entry for exports, inventory review, production scheduling review, invoices and releases. Prepared and tracked refund and drawback claims for management approval. Conducted annual review and requested renewal of import NAFTA certificates. Received exports from off-shore and reviewed upcoming orders with Planners; coordinated containers and prepared related paperwork for on time shipping. Received Gold Standard Award in recognition of identifying and pursuing a business opportunity with Royalty payments.

Brantford

Selected to take on a unique contract assignment to assist Customs Services Specialist at S.C. Johnson and Son Limited; responsibilities included import/export functions, preparation of NAFTA certificates and US duty drawbacks.

Brantford, Ontario

Managed team and import activities which included expedited permits to proactively release goods and assisted brokers with clearance of client shipments. Liaised with Customs team to identify and establish new relationships which significantly increased revenue and business referrals.

Brantford

Joined the F.S. Sellar (1976) Limited (business sold in 1986 to RA Farrow) team as Senior Clerk; collected and input driver data into internal system for customs release and delivery of goods consignee.

Brantford

Collections

Brantford, Ontario

Joined F.S. Sellar (1976) Limited as receptionist. Moved to Finance Department as Accounts Receivable Clerk duties included collections, monthly reports, posted AP & AR. Backup for Accounts Payable.