Junior Trades & Customs Compliance Specialist

Our client is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist to support cross-border import and export operations across the U.S. and Canada. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade compliance professional who enjoys navigating complex regulations, partnering across functions, and improving the efficiency and compliance of international trade processes.

As a key member of the Finance and Administration team, you will help ensure customs compliance while supporting business goals, operational performance, and cost-saving initiatives. You’ll work closely with customs authorities, brokers, freight forwarders, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep goods moving compliantly and efficiently.

What You Will Do

• Manage import compliance activities across the U.S. and Canada
• Monitor trade regulations, tariffs, sanctions, and free trade agreements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Support customs audits, inquiries, disclosures, and reconciliations
• Partner with internal teams and external providers, including brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies, to resolve compliance matters
• Provide guidance on customs valuation, product classification, and import/export requirements
• Ensure compliance with key trade programs and regulations, including USMCA/CUSMA, Section 301, Section 232, and SIMA
• Maintain and improve trade compliance procedures, documentation, and internal controls
• Manage Certificates of Origin, classification data, duty rates, and related records in the ERP system
• Support shipping and logistics teams with customs documentation, transportation compliance, and export requirements
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through duty recovery, deferral, foreign trade zones, and free trade programs
• Use ACE and CARM to monitor activity, generate reports, and track compliance performance
• Review broker and freight forwarder performance and support continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in trade or customs compliance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of logistics, warehouse operations, and cross-border trade processes
• ERP experience required; Syteline/CSI10 preferred
• Knowledge of import/export documentation and customs filing requirements
• Familiarity with HTS, ECCN, USMCA/CUSMA, SIMA, ACE, and CARM
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, plus experience with tools such as SmartSheet and Power BI
• Lean Manufacturing or 6S knowledge is an asset

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013488419 in all correspondence.

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