Project Manager, Customs

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<strong>Overview<br><br></strong>Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.<br><br>Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.<br><br>Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>Reporting to the Customs Manager, the Project Manager, Customs, will lead and support projects across the customs department. The ideal candidate will combine project management and integration expertise with customs knowledge, helping to deliver effective solutions.<br><br><strong>Main Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Lead and support projects for ERP and PLM system upgrades, implementations, and transitions;</li><li>Drive the development, configuration, and deployment of new system functionalities;</li><li>Manage requirements gathering, gap analysis, and documentation to ensure system solutions meet business needs;</li><li>Plan and execute system testing, validation, and quality assurance for all changes and upgrades;</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across business teams to ensure projects align with operational and regulatory requirements;</li><li>Support the implementation of US and international aggregator initiatives. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong>Strong knowledge and experience in the areas below:<br><br><ul><li>Canada, US & UK customs clearance processes (via forwarders & courier companies);</li><li>Canada, US & UK customs compliance (Regulatory Agencies, Valuation, Classification);</li><li>Canada, US & UK customs portals (CARM, ACE, HMRC);</li><li>Duty drawback (CA, US);</li><li>Duty deferral/FTZ experience for the strategy post ERP launch.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in integration/project management/customs;</li><li>Experience with most of the systems (Bamboo Rose, Scale, RMS, GTNexus, BI Publisher, Power BI, Sigma, Condata);</li><li>Strong analytical skills;</li><li>Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec;</li><li>CIFFA course as an asset;</li><li>CCS Certification is an asset.<br><br></li></ul>At GDI, You Will Be Part Of a Growing Organization That Understands The Importance Of Investing In People And Offers You<br><br><ul><li>A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;</li><li>A group retirement savings program with employer matching;</li><li>Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;</li><li>An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;</li><li>Exclusive private sample sales;</li><li>A flexible vacation policy;</li><li>And more!<br><br></li></ul>GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.<br><br><strong>Our promise…<br><br></strong>No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.<br><br>Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.<br><br>

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