Winpak is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Manager to join our team, based out of either Winnipeg, Montreal, or Toronto, Canada . In this role, you will lead Winpak's customs and trade compliance program across North America, providing strategic guidance on tariffs, duties, product classification, trade agreements, and regulatory requirements. As a corporate subject matter expert, you will partner with teams across the organization to manage trade-related risk, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and ensure compliance across our rigid and flexible packaging operations.

Customs & Trade Compliance Lead and oversee Winpak’s customs and trade compliance program across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, ensuring compliance with applicable customs, tariff, and trade regulations. Serve as Winpak’s internal subject matter expert on tariffs, duties, product classification, country of origin, trade agreements, and emerging trade regulations, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. Develop, maintain, and regularly audit tariff classifications for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products to ensure accurate classification and minimize compliance risk and duty exposure.

Serve as the primary corporate contact with the Canada Border Services Agency, U.Customs and Border Protection, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other government and regulatory agencies regarding audits, rulings, licenses, and compliance matters. Oversee compliance with North American trade agreements, including validating product eligibility, country-of-origin requirements, documentation, and certifications. Tariffs, Risk & Cost Optimization Monitor changes to tariffs, trade measures, quotas, antidumping and countervailing duties, and other regulatory developments,



assessing their potential financial impact and recommending appropriate actions to the business.

Establish and maintain customs compliance processes, databases, systems, and controls, including tariff classification and trade agreement information within MOVEX.

Business

Partnership & Continuous Improvement Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Product Development, Operations, and business unit leaders on sourcing decisions, new product launches, special projects, and other initiatives with customs and trade implications. Develop and deliver training on customs and trade compliance topics, including Customs 101, Incoterms, tariffs, trade agreements, and other relevant regulations. Provide guidance and support to Winpak business units across North America as a corporate subject matter expert and resource.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen customs compliance, improve business processes, and enhance customs efficiency. Promote company-wide awareness of customs and trade compliance requirements and proactively identify areas of risk and opportunity. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. ~7+ years of progressive experience in customs compliance, international trade, global trade compliance, or a related field. ~ Professional customs or trade compliance certification, such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS). ~ S.



customs regulations, tariff classification, duties, country of origin, and trade compliance requirements. ~ S. government agencies, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other trade partners. ~ Experience developing and delivering training and providing guidance to cross-functional teams and business leaders. ~ Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Experience working in the packaging or manufacturing industry, particularly with films, foils, laminations, resins, shrink films, barrier structures, or other packaging materials.

Experience with enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives related to customs, trade, supply chain, or financial processes. Travel may be required to support Winpak business units, meetings, audits, training, and other business needs. Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage Travel coverage Disability coverage Voluntary life insurance Retirement savings plans A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultation services.

We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. As an Equal Chance Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status.

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