Manager, Business Services & Logistics
About the role
Location: Kingston, Ontario (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
About the Opportunity Are you passionate about global trade, logistics, and building high-performing teams? We are seeking an experienced Manager, Business Services & Logistics to lead international shipping, customs compliance, and trade operations for a well-established organization. In this leadership role, you'll help ensure the efficient movement of goods across international borders while navigating complex regulatory requirements and supporting operational excellence. Working closely with cross-functional teams, customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and regulatory agencies, you'll play a key role in optimizing logistics processes, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative organization that values integrity, innovation, and strong partnerships.
What's In It for You Join an organization that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to lead a knowledgeable team, influence strategic logistics initiatives, and contribute to an environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Your Responsibilities
- You'll lead a team of six logistics and trade professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing development.
- You'll oversee all import and export activities, ensuring compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international customs regulations, trade laws, and shipping requirements.
- You'll manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics providers while negotiating competitive freight, brokerage, and shipping costs.
- You'll ensure import/export documentation, customs declarations, HS classifications, tariff codes, duties, taxes, and regulatory filings are accurate and compliant.
- You'll monitor evolving trade legislation, sanctions, tariffs, and customs requirements, implementing process improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
- You'll collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, and business partners to support audits, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and continuous operational improvement.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in international import/export operations, customs compliance, and global logistics.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Customs & Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian, U.S., and international customs regulations, import/export requirements, tariffs, duties, taxation, free trade agreements, and country-of-origin requirements.
- Experience managing import/export documentation, customs compliance, audits, regulatory investigations, cargo insurance, and international shipping processes.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating freight, brokerage, and logistics costs.
- Professional designation such as SCMP, CPA, CIA, or enrolment in a related designation program is considered a strong asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with previous leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential.
Note from the Hiring Manager "We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex logistics challenges, building strong partnerships, and leading with integrity. If you're passionate about global trade and want to help shape efficient, compliant operations while developing a great team, we'd love to hear from you."
Why Partner with Altis If you've never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you're a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
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About Altis Recruitment
Altis is a recognized leader in the delivery of recruitment and staffing services across Canada. We place qualified job seekers in temporary, contract and permanent positions across Finance and Accounting, Construction, Property Management, Administrative Support, Human Resources, Communications, Medical/Health Professions and Information Technology, among others.
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Manager, Business Services & Logistics
About the role
Location: Kingston, Ontario (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
About the Opportunity Are you passionate about global trade, logistics, and building high-performing teams? We are seeking an experienced Manager, Business Services & Logistics to lead international shipping, customs compliance, and trade operations for a well-established organization. In this leadership role, you'll help ensure the efficient movement of goods across international borders while navigating complex regulatory requirements and supporting operational excellence. Working closely with cross-functional teams, customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and regulatory agencies, you'll play a key role in optimizing logistics processes, managing risk, and driving continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative organization that values integrity, innovation, and strong partnerships.
What's In It for You Join an organization that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to lead a knowledgeable team, influence strategic logistics initiatives, and contribute to an environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
Your Responsibilities
- You'll lead a team of six logistics and trade professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing development.
- You'll oversee all import and export activities, ensuring compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international customs regulations, trade laws, and shipping requirements.
- You'll manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics providers while negotiating competitive freight, brokerage, and shipping costs.
- You'll ensure import/export documentation, customs declarations, HS classifications, tariff codes, duties, taxes, and regulatory filings are accurate and compliant.
- You'll monitor evolving trade legislation, sanctions, tariffs, and customs requirements, implementing process improvements to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
- You'll collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, and business partners to support audits, investigations, regulatory inquiries, and continuous operational improvement.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in international import/export operations, customs compliance, and global logistics.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, Customs & Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian, U.S., and international customs regulations, import/export requirements, tariffs, duties, taxation, free trade agreements, and country-of-origin requirements.
- Experience managing import/export documentation, customs compliance, audits, regulatory investigations, cargo insurance, and international shipping processes.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating freight, brokerage, and logistics costs.
- Professional designation such as SCMP, CPA, CIA, or enrolment in a related designation program is considered a strong asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with previous leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential.
Note from the Hiring Manager "We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex logistics challenges, building strong partnerships, and leading with integrity. If you're passionate about global trade and want to help shape efficient, compliant operations while developing a great team, we'd love to hear from you."
Why Partner with Altis If you've never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you're a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, Business Services & Logistics jobs in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
About Altis Recruitment
Altis is a recognized leader in the delivery of recruitment and staffing services across Canada. We place qualified job seekers in temporary, contract and permanent positions across Finance and Accounting, Construction, Property Management, Administrative Support, Human Resources, Communications, Medical/Health Professions and Information Technology, among others.