We are seeking an experienced Customs Compliance Manager for an established manufacturing client of ours in the Vancouver area. They will be the go-to trade expert and personally does the classification, analysis and filing work that keeps the brands compliant with CBSA, CBP, SAT and international customs rules while driving down duty and brokerage costs. The role works directly with the logistics and compliance teams within each brand, and closely with operations, supply chain, finance, engineering, sales and legal. It manages the customs compliance function, minimizes risk and optimizes the organization’s trade operations.
Trade compliance

Own regulatory compliance for all LMPG brands, ensuring adherence to the customs laws and regulations of each country (CBSA in Canada, CBP in the U.Set up and maintain compliance procedures: Confirm "Made in COO" claims based on last substantial transformation and production costs.
Support Corporate Legal on any customs non-compliance investigation.
Classification and product data

Advise and support brands in maintaining and updating their product databases, so that the correct country of origin and harmonized tariff schedule code for imported parts and exported products are reflected on all items in the ERP system.
Projects and market access

Advise on customs and trade compliance for projects, forward stocking locations and site expansions.
Advise on complex cross-border inventory moves.
S. and compliance with Buy American Act requirements.
Training and partnership

Be the go-to contact for customs questions from any brand, promoting compliance through day to day support.

Seven or more years in customs brokerage and global trade compliance, including Canada, the U.Solid knowledge of tariff classification,



valuation, country of origin, export controls and sanctions, duty drawback and trade programs.
Proven track record developing, implementing and administering customs compliance strategies and procedures, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
Experience driving cross-functional projects without direct authority, ideally international site setups or market entry.
comfortable collecting and presenting trade data.
Self-starter who works well with little direction and shifting priorities.
Able to travel.
As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
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📌 Compliance Manager (International) (Surrey)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Surrey