Senior Manager, Logistics, Customs & Trade Compliance

CPI International; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI International is seeking a Senior Manager, Logistics, Customs & Trade Compliance in Canada to lead global logistics operations, customs admin, tariff classification, and export controls. You will set strategy, build governance, and guide cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, cost-efficient movement of goods worldwide.

The role requires 10+ years in logistics and trade compliance, with strong knowledge of Canadian/US export controls and certifications such as CITT/CCS/CTCS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, customs, and trade compliance.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. export control regulations and customs laws.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and enterprise programs.
• Professional certifications (CITT, CCS, CTCS, etc.) considered strong assets.
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for logistics, customs, and trade compliance functions.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and controls ensuring compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international trade regulations.
• Provide executive-level guidance to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Oversee compliance with CBSA, US-CBP, and global customs regulations.
• Manage tariff classification, importer of record (IOR) responsibilities, and customs verification activities.
• Ensure compliance with FTA programs and oversee certificate-of-origin processes.
• Maintain oversight of C-TPAT requirements and international security programs.
• Provide executive oversight of export controls including EIPA, ECL, ACL, SEMA, EAR, ITAR, and OFAC.
• Oversee licensing, permits, exemptions, and due diligence activities.
• Ensure organization-wide compliance with restricted-party screening processes.
• Serve as a key liaison to government agencies regarding export and sanctions requirements.
• Oversee domestic and international transportation strategies across air, ocean, ground, and courier modes.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Optimize transportation costs, service levels, and shipping performance.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to minimize compliance risks.
• Oversee internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs.
• Provide leadership for digital transformation initiatives in logistics and trade compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of logistics and trade compliance professionals.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, finance, and operations leaders to resolve escalated issues.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance frameworks

Executive guidance

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Description

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern‑day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

The Senior Manager, Logistics, Customs & Trade Compliance is responsible for enterprise‑level leadership and oversight of global logistics operations, customs administration, tariff classification, and export/import compliance. This role ensures efficient, cost‑effective, and compliant movement of goods globally while serving as the organization’s senior authority on trade‑related regulatory matters.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for logistics, customs, and trade compliance functions.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and controls ensuring compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international trade regulations.
• Provide executive‑level guidance to cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.

Customs & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee compliance with CBSA, US‑CBP, and global customs regulations.
• Manage tariff classification, importer of record (IOR) responsibilities, and customs verification activities.
• Ensure compliance with FTA programs and oversee certificate‑of‑origin processes.
• Maintain oversight of C‑TPAT requirements and international security programs.
• Provide executive oversight of export controls including EIPA, ECL, ACL, SEMA, EAR, ITAR, and OFAC.
• Oversee licensing, permits, exemptions, and due diligence activities.
• Ensure organization‑wide compliance with restricted‑party screening processes.
• Serve as a key liaison to government agencies regarding export and sanctions requirements.

Logistics & Transportation Management

• Oversee domestic and international transportation strategies across air, ocean, ground, and courier modes.
• Negotiate high‑value contracts with carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Optimize transportation costs, service levels, and shipping performance.

Process Optimization & Risk Management

• Develop and enforce internal controls to minimize compliance risks.
• Oversee internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs.
• Provide leadership for digital transformation initiatives in logistics and trade compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of logistics and trade compliance professionals.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, finance, and operations leaders to resolve escalated issues.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, customs, and trade compliance.
• Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. export control regulations and customs laws.
• Demonstrated success leading high‑performing teams and enterprise programs.
• Professional certifications (CITT, CCS, CTCS, etc.) considered strong assets.
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

WHO WE ARE

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

WHAT WE OFFER

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team‑oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!