Manager - International Trade Compliance

Copeland • Brantford, ON

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are an International Trade Compliance (“ITC”) professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Brantford (Ontario), Canada, you will provide guidance and support with respect to complying with import and export laws and regulations to Copeland locations in Canada, and will routinely interface with Copeland businesses in the U.S. and other world areas. Your responsibilities will be completed under the general guidance of the Senior Manager ITC for North America. You will exercise independent judgment and decision-making within the scope of this role while collaborating with personnel across multiple levels and functions.

Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent education outside the U.S., preferably in business, international trade, supply chain, legal studies, or a related field)
• 8-10 years of demonstrated trade compliance experience
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to independently and proactively solve problems
• Proficient use of the English language (both spoken and written)
• Ability to clearly interpret and apply trade laws and regulations as they relate to everyday situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively prioritize and execute
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Travel up to ~20%
• Must be Authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship now and in the future

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree (e.g., MBA, JD, or equivalent education outside the U.S.)
• Seven or more years of demonstrated Canadian trade compliance experience
• Customs Broker License or similar certifications (e.g., Certified Import Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, etc.)
• 2+ years of prior supervisory experience
• Experience with Oracle business systems and/or Oracle Global Trade Management
• Proficiency in French and/or other languages commonly used in Canada

Responsibilities

• Lead country-specific objective setting, measurement, reporting, organizational development, and process improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain ITC policies and procedures and facilitate best-practice sharing
• Monitor and communicate applicable regulatory developments and directives and ensure timely and effective implementation of corresponding controls
• Facilitate and oversee interactions with external legal counsel, brokers/forwarders, and trade authorities
• Lead implementation and enhancement of ITC solutions/applications
• Serve as the ITC audit management system liaison for businesses in Canada (review/approve all improvement plans, open/close findings, track/escalate past due findings, provide business units support and guidance necessary to address findings in a timely manner)
• Support new acquisition onboarding and divestiture activities
• Conduct training and site visits for businesses in Canada
• Address ITC questions and escalations from business personnel
• Other ITC tasks and projects as assigned

Benefits

• We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy.
• Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership.
• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, defined contribution pension plan and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees