Import Trade Operations Lead (U.S. & Canada)
Core
Lead import trade operations and ensure strict adherence to U.S. and Canadian import regulations and compliance standards for global logistics.
Role type
Senior IC Import Trade Operations Lead
Builds
Compliant import declarations, duty payments, and audit-ready documentation for U.S. and Canadian customs
Domain
Import logistics and trade compliance (U.S. & Canada)
Required skills
U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB), HTS classification, CBP/CBSA regulations, duty payment reconciliation, audit support, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
USMCA rules of origin, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Duty Drawback, Country of Origin determinations, Incoterms
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee compliance with U.S. CBP and Canada CBSA; Audit and maintain HTS tariff classifications; Manage external customs brokers and import declarations; Prepare financial documentation for duty payment reconciliation; Support internal and external customs audits; Collaborate with purchasing, logistics, engineering, and finance to resolve shipment delays
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC