Trade Compliance Specialist - Contract
About the role
Quadro Engineering Corp.1 day ago
Waterloo, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
Position Summary MPT Trade Compliance is looking for smart, energetic, hard-working, and creative candidate to join our team. The ideal candidate shows good judgement and instinct in decision making with a drive for continual improvement of business operations and trade compliance awareness. This is an exciting position that will be supporting global strategy, development and implementation of process improvements, and ongoing Group and Business Unit compliance program efforts supporting our rapidly growing and evolving businesses.
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily Import/Export activities to ensure compliance with global trade regulations.
- Classify new products and maintain data base of HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) and ECCN (Export Control Classification Numbers) Classification.
- Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and other shipping documents.
- Restricted Part Screening: Conduct restricted and denied party screening to ensure appropriate controls and I place to prevent violations.
- Support export license applications, recordkeeping reporting requirements and maintaining compliance with relevant authorities
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain trade compliance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct and or support internal trade compliance audits, identifying risk and implementing corrective actions.
- Complete preferential trade agreements ( ex. CUSMA & Certificates of origin) using rules of origins and valuation methods.
- Collaborate and oversee activities of Customs brokers and Freight Forwarders and government agencies as needed.
- Provide training and guidance to employees to promote a culture of compliance.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of international trade laws and customs regulations.
- Proficient in import/export compliance, including tariff classification (HTS, ECCN), documentation accuracy, and valuation methods.
- Understanding of rules of origin, preferential trade agreements (USMCA, EU FTAs, CPTPP), and country-of-origin requirements.
- Experience conducting restricted or denied party screenings and managing embargo compliance.
- Skilled in managing export licensing processes and maintaining accurate compliance records.
- Familiarity with global trade management systems such as ERP platforms, CARM and CERS.
Analytical & Operational Skills
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret and apply complex trade regulations.
- Proven track record of maintaining compliance documentation, audit trails, and accurate reporting.
- Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for trade compliance processes.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal & Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across value streams, commercial and legal teams.
- Capable of providing internal training and guidance to promote trade compliance awareness.
- Demonstrated initiative and accountability in managing compliance risks within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Culturally aware and comfortable working in a global business setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of trade compliance experience. Professional certification such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or CITT/CTCS designation.
- Prior experience in the manufacturing or industrial equipment sector.
- Fluency in an additional language is considered an asset.
Physical Environment and Environmental Factors
- Office-based with occasional travel to logistics and production sites.
Quadro Engineering Corp. is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
About Quadro Engineering Corp.
Machinery Manufacturing
51-200
Quadro Engineering Corp., a Business Unit of IDEX Material Processing Technologies, designs and manufactures an innovative line of size reduction/fine grind mills, mixers, emulsifiers, powder dispersion units, and high-capacity security screeners for the Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic/Personal Care & Fine Chemical Industries.
Quadro offers custom equipment engineering, process testing & an in-plant trial program.
If you are interested in one of our exciting career opportunities, please send your resume to QECHR@idexcorp.com!
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, we make thousands of products that are mission critical components in everyday activities. If you or a family member is battling cancer or another life-threatening disease, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our IDEX Health & Science team. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables thanks in part to Banjo, an IDEX company. Banjo valves are used on the agriculture sprayers that apply fertilizer on crops. And if you were ever in a car accident, the Hurst Jaws of Life®/LUKAS® tool may have rescued you.
Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives. For more information, visit www.idexcorp.com.
About Quadro Engineering Corp.
Quadro Engineering Corp., a Business Unit of IDEX Material Processing Technologies, designs and manufactures an innovative line of size reduction/fine grind mills, mixers, emulsifiers, powder dispersion units, and high-capacity security screeners for the Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic/Personal Care & Fine Chemical Industries.
Quadro offers custom equipment engineering, process testing & an in-plant trial program.
If you are interested in one of our exciting career opportunities, please send your resume to QECHR@idexcorp.com!
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, we make thousands of products that are mission critical components in everyday activities. If you or a family member is battling cancer or another life-threatening disease, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our IDEX Health & Science team. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables thanks in part to Banjo, an IDEX company. Banjo valves are used on the agriculture sprayers that apply fertilizer on crops. And if you were ever in a car accident, the Hurst Jaws of Life®/LUKAS® tool may have rescued you.
Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives. For more information, visit www.idexcorp.com.
Trade Compliance Specialist - Contract
About the role
Quadro Engineering Corp.1 day ago
Waterloo, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.
With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.
Position Summary MPT Trade Compliance is looking for smart, energetic, hard-working, and creative candidate to join our team. The ideal candidate shows good judgement and instinct in decision making with a drive for continual improvement of business operations and trade compliance awareness. This is an exciting position that will be supporting global strategy, development and implementation of process improvements, and ongoing Group and Business Unit compliance program efforts supporting our rapidly growing and evolving businesses.
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily Import/Export activities to ensure compliance with global trade regulations.
- Classify new products and maintain data base of HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) and ECCN (Export Control Classification Numbers) Classification.
- Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and other shipping documents.
- Restricted Part Screening: Conduct restricted and denied party screening to ensure appropriate controls and I place to prevent violations.
- Support export license applications, recordkeeping reporting requirements and maintaining compliance with relevant authorities
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain trade compliance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct and or support internal trade compliance audits, identifying risk and implementing corrective actions.
- Complete preferential trade agreements ( ex. CUSMA & Certificates of origin) using rules of origins and valuation methods.
- Collaborate and oversee activities of Customs brokers and Freight Forwarders and government agencies as needed.
- Provide training and guidance to employees to promote a culture of compliance.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of international trade laws and customs regulations.
- Proficient in import/export compliance, including tariff classification (HTS, ECCN), documentation accuracy, and valuation methods.
- Understanding of rules of origin, preferential trade agreements (USMCA, EU FTAs, CPTPP), and country-of-origin requirements.
- Experience conducting restricted or denied party screenings and managing embargo compliance.
- Skilled in managing export licensing processes and maintaining accurate compliance records.
- Familiarity with global trade management systems such as ERP platforms, CARM and CERS.
Analytical & Operational Skills
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret and apply complex trade regulations.
- Proven track record of maintaining compliance documentation, audit trails, and accurate reporting.
- Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for trade compliance processes.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal & Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across value streams, commercial and legal teams.
- Capable of providing internal training and guidance to promote trade compliance awareness.
- Demonstrated initiative and accountability in managing compliance risks within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Culturally aware and comfortable working in a global business setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of trade compliance experience. Professional certification such as Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or CITT/CTCS designation.
- Prior experience in the manufacturing or industrial equipment sector.
- Fluency in an additional language is considered an asset.
Physical Environment and Environmental Factors
- Office-based with occasional travel to logistics and production sites.
Quadro Engineering Corp. is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
About Quadro Engineering Corp.
Machinery Manufacturing
51-200
Quadro Engineering Corp., a Business Unit of IDEX Material Processing Technologies, designs and manufactures an innovative line of size reduction/fine grind mills, mixers, emulsifiers, powder dispersion units, and high-capacity security screeners for the Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic/Personal Care & Fine Chemical Industries.
Quadro offers custom equipment engineering, process testing & an in-plant trial program.
If you are interested in one of our exciting career opportunities, please send your resume to QECHR@idexcorp.com!
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, we make thousands of products that are mission critical components in everyday activities. If you or a family member is battling cancer or another life-threatening disease, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our IDEX Health & Science team. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables thanks in part to Banjo, an IDEX company. Banjo valves are used on the agriculture sprayers that apply fertilizer on crops. And if you were ever in a car accident, the Hurst Jaws of Life®/LUKAS® tool may have rescued you.
Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives. For more information, visit www.idexcorp.com.
About Quadro Engineering Corp.
Quadro Engineering Corp., a Business Unit of IDEX Material Processing Technologies, designs and manufactures an innovative line of size reduction/fine grind mills, mixers, emulsifiers, powder dispersion units, and high-capacity security screeners for the Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic/Personal Care & Fine Chemical Industries.
Quadro offers custom equipment engineering, process testing & an in-plant trial program.
If you are interested in one of our exciting career opportunities, please send your resume to QECHR@idexcorp.com!
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, we make thousands of products that are mission critical components in everyday activities. If you or a family member is battling cancer or another life-threatening disease, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our IDEX Health & Science team. You can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables thanks in part to Banjo, an IDEX company. Banjo valves are used on the agriculture sprayers that apply fertilizer on crops. And if you were ever in a car accident, the Hurst Jaws of Life®/LUKAS® tool may have rescued you.
Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives. For more information, visit www.idexcorp.com.