Trade Compliance Analyst

SEKISUI Diagnostics; Halifax; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A health diagnostics company in Halifax is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist. This role involves leading compliance processes for U.S. and Canadian shipments, ensuring adherence to trade laws. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of trade regulations, and experience in global compliance operations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with 5-8 years of related experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Semi-annual bonus plan

Company match to RRSP

Education and fitness reimbursements

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance or customs operations.
• Comfortable interpreting trade laws and implementing compliance frameworks.
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead global import/export compliance for U.S. and Canadian shipments.
• Support internal audits and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain and logistics teams.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Deep understanding of U.S. and Canadian trade regulations

Experience with trade automation tools

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Senior Trade Compliance Specialist role at SEKISUI Diagnostics. This role leads global import / export compliance processes for U.S. and Canadian shipments and serves as a subject matter expert in customs regulations, HTS / ECCN classifications, and country-of-origin determinations. You will support internal audits, broker oversight, and regulatory reporting, collaborating across functions to integrate compliance throughout the product and order lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global import / export compliance processes for U.S. and Canadian shipments, ensuring full adherence to trade laws and regulations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in customs regulations, HTS / ECCN classifications, and country-of-origin determinations.
• Support internal audits, broker oversight, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, product development, and logistics teams to proactively integrate compliance across the product and order lifecycle.
• Maintain and improve recordkeeping systems, facilitate Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation, and monitor regulatory changes that impact SEKISUI's trade obligations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and deep understanding of U.S. and Canadian trade regulations. Comfortable working independently on complex issues, interpreting trade laws, and implementing scalable compliance frameworks.
• Experience with trade automation tools. Certifications such as CCS, CES, or CTCS will be considered assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field, with 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance or customs operations.
• U.S. Customs Broker License is preferred but not required.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary for this position is $106,000 - $118,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentives and / or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and location.

About SEKISUI Diagnostics

At SEKISUI Diagnostics, we help improve patient outcomes by focusing on innovating and developing highly accurate diagnostics tests, reagents and systems. We will continue to embrace change and challenge new frontiers to create high-quality products and services that satisfy customers. With worldwide state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an international sales and distribution network, we are a solid partner for healthcare professionals, distributors, and manufacturers around the world.

SEKISUI Diagnostics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including participation in our semi-annual bonus plan, Company match to RRSP, education and fitness reimbursements and paid time off to volunteer.

As an equal opportunity employer, SEKISUI Diagnostics is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable country and local laws. It is also SEKISUI Diagnostics policy to comply with all applicable country and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Job details

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Supply Chain
• Industries : Medical Device

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