Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

CCM Hockey; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CCM Hockey is seeking an experienced Senior Customs Compliance professional to lead international trade processes in Canada and the U.S. You will classify products, manage HS/HTS classifications, and maintain the classification database with rulings as needed.

Responsibilities include auditing import entries, determining origin under CUSMA/USMCA, overseeing valuation and duty relief programs, preparing export docs, and serving as the primary liaison with brokers, forwarders, and 3PLs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years in customs/trade compliance for Canada and the U.S.
• Strong HS classification skills and knowledge of CARM and ACE.
• CTPAT program experience and audits/verification familiarity.
• Experience automating processes and improving compliance workflows.
• Fluent in French and English; able to communicate with U.S. authorities.

Responsibilities

• Classify products under HS/HTS and maintain the classification database; prepare rulings as needed.
• Audit Canadian and U.S. import entries (CAD/B3, 7501) and file corrections via CARM and ACE.
• Determine origin under CUSMA/USMCA; maintain supporting documentation.
• Oversee customs valuation, U.S. tariff measures, and duty relief programs.
• Prepare export documentation, invoices, and B13s; liaise with brokers and 3PLs.
• Lead audits, responses, and information requests from CBP, CBSA, and other agencies.
• Identify automation opportunities; build KPIs and audit-ready documentation.

Skills

HS classification

CARM knowledge

ACE knowledge

CTPAT experience

Audit management

Process automation

Bilingual EN-FR

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Customs 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 needed
• Audit Canadian and U.S. import entries (CAD/B3, 7501) and file corrections through CARM and ACE
• Determine origin under CUSMA/USMCA and other trade agreements, and maintain supporting documentation
• Oversee customs valuation, U.S. tariff measures (Section 301, 232, and others), and duty relief programs (duty deferral, drawback)
• Prepare export documentation, commercial invoices, and B13s
• Serve as main contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs, and resolve clearance issues

Program ownership

• Manage the CTPAT program: security profile, supplier due diligence, validations, and the annual sustainment calendar
• Lead responses to CBP, CBSA, and other government agency audits, verifications, and information requests
• Run periodic internal audits and self-assessments, and track corrective actions to closure
• Maintain trade compliance records to meet recordkeeping requirements in each country

Cross-functional compliance

• Work 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 training
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact, and recommend responses
• Benchmark our practices against industry standards

Automation & continuous improvement

• Identify 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 scripting
• Build 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-ready

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in customs/trade compliance (importer, brokerage, or consulting), with hands-on experience in both Canada and the U.S.
• Strong HS classification skills and working knowledge of CARM and ACE
• CTPAT program experience (security profile, validation, supplier due diligence)
• Experience managing CBP or CBSA audits or verifications
• Proven record of automating processes.
• Comfortable working independently in a small team, managing priorities with little supervision
• Excellent 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.