Trade Compliance Analyst

Future Electronics; Kirkland; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

RRSP plan

Onsite clinic

Telemedicine

Shuttle service

Employee café

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Future Electronics in Montreal, QC, is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to support U.S. FTZ and NA customs compliance. The role collaborates with the Global Trade Compliance Team and the Memphis Area Distribution Center to manage FTZ activities and regulatory review.

You will prepare FTZ admissions/withdrawals, monitor inventories, review CBP 7501/CBSA B3 entries, and help develop training materials and SOPs to strengthen trade controls.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in customs compliance, FTZ, international trade, or a related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs regulations and tariff schedules.
• Experience with FTZ operations and customs documentation.
• Familiarity with CBP 7501 and CBSA B3 entries.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with process improvement and/or training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required FTZ admissions, withdrawals, and adjustments.
• Monitor FTZ inventory receipts, shipments, and discrepancies.
• Prepare required FTZ reports, including quarterly HMF, Annual Board Reports, and Annual Reconciliation.
• Review CBP 7501 and CBSA B3 customs entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, service providers, CBP, and internal teams to resolve trade compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate FTZ records and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain FTZ SOPs and training materials and provide training to employees.
• Monitor proposed and current customs regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade compliance processes and controls.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

DEC

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Trade Compliance Analyst will support the company’s U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) and North American customs compliance activities. Based in Montreal, QC, this role will work closely with the Memphis Area Distribution Center (MADC) and the Global Trade Compliance Team.

The position is responsible for managing daily FTZ activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing customs documentation, and supporting process improvements and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required FTZ admissions, withdrawals, and adjustments.
• Monitor FTZ inventory receipts, shipments, and discrepancies.
• Prepare required FTZ reports, including quarterly HMF, Annual Board Reports, and Annual Reconciliation.
• Review CBP 7501 and CBSA B3 customs entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, service providers, CBP, and internal teams to resolve trade compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate FTZ records and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain FTZ SOPs and training materials and provide training to employees.
• Monitor proposed and current customs regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade compliance processes and controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• DEC or Bachelor's degree education preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in customs compliance, FTZ, international trade, or a related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs regulations and tariff schedules.
• Experience with FTZ operations and customs documentation.
• Familiarity with CBP 7501 and CBSA B3 entries.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with process improvement and/or training is an asset.

Our approach to employee wellness is holistic, which is why alongside competitive salaries, and excellent health and dental benefits, corporate employees have access to the following:

• Wellness amenities such as an onsite gym, fitness studio, and employee lounge
• Group RRSP plan to take care of the future you
• Onsite medical clinic and telemedicine
• Daily shuttle bus from two downtown locations
• Subsidized employee café with delicious meals and snacks

Future Electronics is taking a hybrid approach to work. We value collaboration and working together, which our offices facilitate, combined with working remotely.

Future Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.