Global Customs and Compliance Manager

Welland, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$91,440–$125,730 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The manager will oversee global trade compliance, optimize customs processes, and drive supply chain efficiency across international operations. Responsibilities include preparing customs declarations, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring adherence to commerce control lists.

Job details

The INNIO Advantage: INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression. Role Summary: As a Global Customs & Trade Compliance Manager, you'll and play a key role in ensuring global trade compliance, optimizing customs processes, and driving supply chain efficiency across our international operations. Essential Responsibilities: Realization of potential savings through the optimization of the supply chain and the associated customs burden Preparing and submitting customs declarations and other required documentation Communicating with government agencies to resolve customs-related issues Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all customs transactions Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with customs regulations and the commerce control list Classifying and valuing imported goods in accordance with customs regulations and staying up-to-date on changes in customs regulations and procedures Qualifications/Requirements: Certification as a Customs Specialist (e.g. Certified Customs Specialist or Customs Broker License) Experience with trade agreements (e.g. Free Trade Agreements, USMCA, etc.) Knowledge of import/export regulations, procedures and documentation requirements A degree or certification in logistics, supply chain management, international trade, or a related field 5+ years of experience in customs clearance and compliance Strong knowledge of customs regulations and trade compliance procedures Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP software (Oracle) Competence to explain complex regulations in simple, clear language while maintaining a customer-first approach. What you’ll enjoy at INNIO Waukesha: Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry‑leading products powering global industries. Mission‑Driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided. Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career. Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available. Work‑Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on‑site gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching. The salary range for this position is $91,440 CAD - $125,730 CAD, which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. This posting is for an existing vacancy. If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. INNIO is committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. Accommodations INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [Welland HR email] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. INNIO uses artificial intelligence to help assess applications for this position. This includes an AI-supported tool that compares résumé information against the job description, and, to the extent applicable for this role, AI-scored skills assessments provided by a third-party assessment vendor. The outputs of these tools inform the review of applications by our recruiters, but hiring decisions are made by INNIO’s recruiters and hiring managers. For more information, please see our Pre-Use Notice. #Hiring #CustomsCompliance #TradeCompliance #InternationalTrade #ImportExport #SupplyChain #Logistics #USMCA #SupplyChainJobs #TradeComplianceJobs #EnergyCareers #LifeAtINNIO

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a certification as a Customs Specialist or Broker License and have at least 5 years of experience in customs clearance. A degree in logistics, supply chain, or international trade is required, along with proficiency in Oracle ERP and trade agreement knowledge.