North America Customs & Trade Compliance Lead

Winpa; Vaudreuil-Dorion; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Winpak is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Manager to lead the North American program across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico from Winnipeg, Montreal, or Toronto. You will guide tariffs, product classification, origin rules, and trade agreements while partnering with teams to minimize risk and costs.

The role requires 7+ years in customs/trade compliance, certification (CCS/CTCS), and strong MS Office capabilities. Travel to support audits and training across locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in customs compliance, international trade, or global trade compliance.
• Professional customs or trade compliance certification (CCS/CTCS).
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian and U.S. customs regulations, tariff classification, duties, origin, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Canadian and U.S. government agencies, brokers, freight forwarders, and trade partners.
• Experience applying NA trade agreements (CUSMA).
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Canada/US/MMexico customs and trade compliance program.
• Serve as internal expert on tariffs, duties, classification, origin, and trade agreements.
• Develop and audit tariff classifications for materials and products.
• Act as primary contact with CBSA, CBP, brokers, and regulators.
• Oversee compliance with NA trade agreements and origin documentation.
• Monitor tariffs, quotas, and regulatory developments; assess financial impact.
• Lead duty recovery and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Manage US/Canada trade measures (Section 232, licenses, quotas).
• Establish and maintain MOVEX-based compliance processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce duty exposure and landed costs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS)

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Experience with North American trade agreements (CUSMA)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Winpak is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Manager to lead the North American program across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico from Winnipeg, Montreal, or Toronto. You will guide tariffs, product classification, origin rules, and trade agreements while partnering with teams to minimize risk and costs.

The role requires 7+ years in customs/trade compliance, certification (CCS/CTCS), and strong MS Office capabilities. Travel to support audits and training across locations is expected.