GHY International is a customs and trade services group designed to assist importers and exporters in trading throughout the world markets. Founded in 1901, GHY is one of Canada’s oldest brokerage companies and has offices in Toronto, Emerson, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, North Dakota, and South Carolina. GHY’s structure is designed around providing sustainable corporate growth, strong client service, and opportunity to GHY associates. One of the most predominant aspects of our company culture is CARE. It is ingrained in all we do; relationships matter to us.
About the Role
Are you a seasoned trade compliance professional with a passion for customs regulations and client consulting? GHY is looking for a Sr. US Trade Services Analyst to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director of US Trade Services, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert, mentor colleagues, and provide strategic guidance to clients on complex trade matters.
What You’ll Do
- Advise clients on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and free trade agreement qualification
- Draft and coordinate CBP Binding Ruling Requests
- Support compliance verifications and post-entry corrections
- Prepare scope of work proposals for billable projects
- Communicate with CBP and Partner Government Agencies
- Identify client risks and refund opportunities
- Generate reports and support duty drawback coordination
- Compile customs packages and manage post-entry filings
- Maintain logs for refunds, CBP document requests, and entry status
- Create content for trade-related presentations and support business development
- Research and resolve supplemental duty bills and penalties
- Participate in weekly team huddles and contribute to ongoing process improvements
- This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed
What You Bring
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage deadlines and heavy workloads
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to represent GHY professionally with clients, colleagues, and CBP
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Tariff classification and Explanatory Notes
- U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
- Valuation rules and country of origin determinations
- Proficiency in:
- Executing customs entries for all transportation modes
- ACE functionality and brokerage software
- Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite
- Executing customs entries for all transportation modes
Experience & Education
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the customs industry
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation
- U.S. Customs Broker License
- Completion of Grade 12 education
Working Conditions
- Minimal supervision required
- Primarily desk-based (90%) with occasional standing or travel (5% each)
📍 Location: Pembina, ND or Columbia, SC
🏠 Remote Option: Available for qualified candidates
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST (40 hours/week)
📅 Holidays: One statutory holiday per year will be required to be worked
Why GHY?
At GHY, we’re committed to building a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence. You’ll join a team that values expertise, supports professional development, and works together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
Ready to take the next step in your trade services career?
Apply now and help shape the future of global trade with GHY.
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What We Do
Since 1901, George Henry Young’s (GHY) vision of a different kind of customs brokerage – one dedicated to personal service, integrity and professionalism – has never waivered through four generations of family ownership.
Today GHY International is serving North American Importers and Exporters with integrated services that encompasses our core Customs Brokerage services plus Customs Consulting, parcel cross-border logistics, warehousing, distribution and freight forwarding services from coast to coast.
And while customs compliance, technology and even physical borders have changed over the past century, our dedication to providing the highest levels of personalized international trade services to our clients hasn’t.
Continual serving our clients using the values of CARE establish by George H Young, has enabled us to become one of Canada’s Best Managed Platinum designated companies.
Canadian Customs Broker: Geo. H. Young & Co. Ltd.
USA Customs Broker: GHY USA Inc.
In addition to Canadian and U.S. customs broker services, GHY International provides clients with services and expertise in:
Trade Consulting
Trade Agreement Services
Web-based Services & Software for Trade Documentation, Shipment Tracking, Reporting and Analytics
Small Package Logistics Services between Canada and the USA
Regular Trade Updates — Online and through our TradeLines e-Newsletter
Warehouse Consolidation and De-consolidation
