Team Lead Classification
BRP
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Job summary
BRP is seeking a Team Lead – Customs Classification and Compliance to guide tariff classification and cross‑border regulatory work. You will supervise a team of 3–4, mentor staff, and drive service quality while managing the budget.
The role covers HS classification, client advisory on tariffs, and compliance for Canada and the U.S. You will analyze processes, partner with Operations and Logistics, and implement improvements. Fluency in English is essential; French is a plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 7–8 years in customs classification and cross-border trade compliance with team supervision.
- Experience in an industrial environment, ideally automotive/trucking.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, lead, train, coach, and mentor a team of 3–4 people.
- Advise clients on tariffs and analyze trade data.
- Ensure HS classification accuracy and compliance for Canada and the U.S.
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics; develop communication strategy.
- Propose improvements to methods, systems, and procedures and plan reorganizations.
- Conduct quality reviews and establish QA standards.
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Job description
We are seeking a Team Lead – Customs Classification and Compliance to lead and supervise activities related to tariff classification and regulatory compliance within our cross-border operations. In this role, you will play a key part in mitigating customs risks, optimizing operational efficiency, and developing a team of specialists.
- Supervise, lead, train, coach, and mentor a team of 3 to 4 people.
- Lead employees and advise them on developing and implementing service quality assessment strategies.
- Plan and ensure financial control of the team's budget and expenses.
- Ensure accurate tariff classification of products in accordance with the Harmonized System (HS) and maintain databases up to date.
- Advise clients on customs tariffs and analyze statistical data on international trade in goods and services.
- Ensure compliance with customs laws, trade agreements, and internal policies for import and export flows (Canada and U.S.).
- Resolve complex or contentious classification cases and act as a subject matter expert with customs authorities.
- Analyze and advise on management methods and organizational structure.
- Conduct studies to evaluate the effectiveness and proper functioning of management policies and programs.
- Propose improvements to methods, systems, and procedures, and plan operational reorganizations.
- Perform quality reviews and develop management and quality assurance standards.
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams, and oversee the development of a communication strategy.
- Ensure knowledge management and provide high-quality customer service.
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7–8 years of experience in customs classification and cross-border trade compliance, including proven experience in team management or supervision.
- Required experience in an industrial environment, ideally in the automotive and trucking industry.
- Area of specialization: Customs services, process improvement, and business management.
- Strong command of the Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature and customs regulations.
- Proficiency with IT tools: Management Information Systems (MIS / Databases), MS Excel, MS Office, and SAP (FI/CO, HR, MM, OT, SD modules).
- Strong skills in personnel management, coaching, and team leadership.
- Fluency in English. Mastery of English is essential for this position, as the incumbent will represent the company and interact daily with U.S. customs authorities, international business partners, and U.S.-based teams.
- Proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
It starts with a solid foundation. We have what you’re looking for:
- Annual bonus based on company financial performance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Group savings options
- Eligibility for health and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and travel insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Free parking available
- Team-building activities
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Summer schedule (varies by department and location)
- Holiday shutdown period
- Educational resources
- Discounts on BRP products
Salary Range: $99,800 to $162,300 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours / week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Employment Type: Permanent full-time
Shift: Day shift
The employee is eligible for standard company insurance and benefits.
A global leader in the world of recreational vehicles and boats, we create innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt, and... even in the air. Headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a tradition of ingenuity and a dedicated focus on our customers. Today, we have manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia, and Austria. We rely on nearly 17,000 dynamic people driven by the deep belief that in work, as in life, it's not about the destination. It's about the ride. Yours.
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