International Trade Compliance Analyst

Sanmina; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation, located near Ottawa, seeks an International Trade Compliance Analyst to oversee import/export activities and ensure data exchanges with suppliers and customers comply with international trade laws.

You will manage customs clearance, classify products under Canadian ECL/USML/EAR, and lead improvements to reduce risk and boost efficiency while collaborating with supply chain, legal, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in global customs compliance or international trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Canada ECL and USML/EAR.
• Experience with CGD, Global Affairs, US State Department, brokers and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to obtain CGD, ITAR and DFARS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CGD, Customer & Supplier Trade Compliance within the Kanata site to ensure engagements are classified and handled correctly.
• Act as Designated Official and ensure compliance with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
• Ensure facility and staff comply with CGD, DFARS & ITAR requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, international customs and controlled goods regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of import/export documentation for customs clearance.
• Advise on appropriate classifications, valuations, and duty rates.
• Monitor and manage global compliance processes for timely and cost-effective imports/exports.
• Support Free Trade Agreement management.
• Stay up to date on global customs regulations and mitigate compliance risks.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure trade compliance is integrated into business processes.
• Lead audits and reporting to regulatory authorities.
• Provide training to internal teams on customs compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

CGD/DFARS/ITAR knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, logistics, or related field

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Summary/Purpose Of Position

The International Trade Compliance Analyst plays an important role in ensuring the import and export activities of product as well as ensuring data exchanges with suppliers and customers are compliant to international trade and controlled goods laws. This position will oversee the customs clearance process for international shipments, ensure adherence to applicable customs regulations, ensure product and data have been properly classified under the Canadian ECL/USML/EAR, and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and minimize risks associated with global trade. The ideal candidate will have experience in global customs procedures, regulations, and compliance management.

Essential Job Duties

• Ownership of the CGD, Customer & Supplier Trade Compliance personnel and US Trade Compliance within the Kanata site to ensure engagements are classified and being handled correctly.
• Act as Designated Official and ensure processes and reporting are adherent to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Ensure facility and staff is compliant to CGD, DFARS & CMMC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, international customs, and controlled goods regulations.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of import and export documentation for customs clearance.
• Advise on appropriate customs classifications, valuations, and duty rates.
• Monitor and manage global compliance processes to ensure timely and cost-effective imports and exports.
• Support Free Trade Agreement (FTA) management.
• Regulatory Knowledge & Risk Management:
  • Stay up to date on global customs regulations, laws, and best practices.
  • Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
  • Liaise with external legal counsel, customs brokers, and regulatory bodies as needed as well as internal corporate teams.
• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously assess and improve controlled goods, global trade and customs compliance processes.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that trade compliance is integrated into business processes.
• Customs Audit & Reporting:
  • Manage audits and provide necessary documentation to regulatory authorities.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on customs compliance performance to manager.
  • Handle customs-related inquiries and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Training & Support:
  • Provide training to internal teams on customs compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on CGD, DFARS, ITAR, & global customs compliance issues.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with supply chain, logistics, legal, and finance teams to ensure global trade processes run smoothly.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlled Goods, global customs compliance, or international trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ECL of Canada and the USML & EAR of the US including some working knowledge global customs regulations and customs compliance requirements.
• Experience working with CGD, Global Affairs, US State Department, customs brokers and regulatory authorities.

Other Requirements

• Able to obtain your Controlled Goods Certification, as well as International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clearance.

Other Information

• The compensation range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 annually.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.
• The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.