Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Role Overview

The Trade Compliance Manager – North America will oversee and be responsible for Husky’s Trade Compliance and operations in North America, including customs valuation, free trade agreement opportunities, tariff and duty obligations as well as global and local customs policies. The Trade Compliance Manager will work closely with Husky’s global trade compliance group which has team members in Canada, United States, Luxembourg, China and India.

This role also helps to define strategic planning opportunities for trade operations, manages and potentially grows the North America Customs team that performs compliance activities. The candidate is expected to build positive relationships with Husky’s sales, supply chain, finance, and logistics teams and also to engage with external customs authorities where required. This role will also support and drive continuous improvement projects to ensure globally consistent processes, systems, and standards while staying on top of all legislative and regulatory changes that impact Husky’s global business.

The specific responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Monitor global regulations and laws, including trade agreements that apply to Husky’s operations, with an emphasis on locations in which Husky is involved in significant import and export activities, such as Canada, United States, Europe, and China.
• Serve as subject matter expert on customs valuation to ensure related and non-related party transactions globally meet regional Customs valuation requirements. Provide technical advisory expertise in these areas: Customs valuations rules for both related and non-related party transactions, Valuation assessments
• Tariffs, duty payments, deferrals and drawbacks
• Manage the C-TPAT program
• Provide Customs support to other team members when required
• Monitor and manage Customs Brokers
• Trade agreement analysis
• Customs authority audits and voluntary disclosures
• Implement procedures and controls globally to mitigate the risks associated with customs valuation.
• Identify and implement strategic cost savings initiatives such as foreign trade zones, duty drawback, free trade agreements, duty suspension regimes, etc.
• Develop and deploy standard processes and procedures for customs compliance.
• Assist the Trdae Compliance Director with projects
• Develop strong business partner relationships, including collaborating closely with global business and functional leaders such as engineering, sales, finance, logistics, etc.

Technical/Professional Knowledge

• Experience with US & Canada Customs Regulations
• Detailed understanding of import/export operations, trade compliance concepts and global trade regulations in a multinational environment
• Self-starter with strong organization, planning skills with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and the ability to produce results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are needed. Ability to operate independently and collaborate with direct reports, supply chain, global manufacturing, purchasing and supplier management, marketing, finance, tax, outside service providers, and government officials.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing trade compliance strategies in a complex, multinational environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (from an accredited college/university preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of international trade compliance experience with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT/AEO, export controls/sanctions and trade programs.
• Excellent computer skills; use of MS Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and databases

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.