KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESCustoms operations (Canada & U. S.)Classify new and existing products under the HS/HTS (Canada, U. S., EU), maintain the classification database, and prepare ruling requests when neededAudit Canadian and U. S. import entries (CAD/B3, 7501) and file corrections through CARM and ACEDetermine origin under CUSMA/USMCA and other trade agreements, and maintain supporting documentationOversee customs valuation, U. S. tariff measures (Section 301, 232, and others), and duty relief programs (duty deferral, drawback)Prepare export documentation, commercial invoices, and B13sServe as main contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and 3 PLs, and resolve clearance issuesProgram ownershipManage the CTPAT program: security profile, supplier due diligence, validations, and the annual sustainment calendarLead responses to CBP, CBSA, and other government agency audits, verifications, and information requestsRun periodic internal audits and self-assessments, and track corrective actions to closureMaintain trade compliance records to meet recordkeeping requirements in each countryCross-functional complianceWork with sourcing, product development, logistics, finance, and legal to build compliance into supply chain decisions (new products, suppliers, routings)Develop and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and trainingMonitor regulatory changes, assess their impact,



and recommend responsesBenchmark our practices against industry standardsAutomation & continuous improvementIdentify manual, repetitive tasks (entry audits, classification support, invoice preparation, broker data reconciliation, reporting) and automate them using AI tools, Excel/Power Query, Power Automate, or scriptingBuild and maintain compliance KPIs and dashboards (duty spend, error rates, corrections, broker performance)Document every automated workflow with controls and human review so results stay audit-readyKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESBachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience5+ years in customs/trade compliance (importer, brokerage, or consulting), with hands-on experience in both Canada and the U. S.Solid HS classification skills and working knowledge of CARM and ACECTPAT program experience (security profile, validation, supplier due diligence)Experience managing CBP or CBSA audits or verificationsProven record of automating processes.Comfortable working independently in a small team, managing priorities with little supervisionExcellent written and verbal communication in French and English. English is required because the role communicates daily with U. S. customs authorities, U. S. brokers, and international affiliates.Assets: CCS designation, U. S. Licensed Customs Broker, EU customs knowledge, duty drawback.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Trade Compliance Specialist (Quebec City)
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