Supervisor, Customs

Job Title

Customs Supervisor

Oversees daily customs operations, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and trade agreements. Supervises a small team, provides guidance on complex classification and valuation issues, and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while serving as a liaison between the customs team, internal departments, and external brokers.

• Supervise daily import and export customs activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clearance of goods.
• Assign and review proper tariff classification codes for imported and exported goods to ensure compliance and minimize, or avoid, duties.
• Monitor and resolve operational issues, including documentation discrepancies, valuation challenges, broker inquiries, and authorities requests.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and maintenance of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificates of origin, ensuring timely updates to brokers.
• Coordinate post‑entry amendments, duty drawback claims, and duty recovery processes.
• Ensure customs activities comply with Canadian, North American, and other international regulations, corporate policies, and trade programs.
• Assist in internal compliance reviews, post‑entry audits, and vendor (broker) quality reviews.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and training for Linamar customs staff.
• Support professional development of team members, including cross‑training in key customs functions.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations teams to align customs processes with business needs.
• Act as the main point of contact between customs staff and management, escalating issues when required.

• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Business Administration, International Trade, or related field.
• USA and Canadian Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations required.
• Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) considered an asset.

• 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in a customs role, including some supervisory or team‑lead responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of North American customs regulations for import and export, including valuation, tariff treatments, and official programs (e.g., SIMA, CARM).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
  Power BI knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with customs systems (CBP, CBSA, other) and rulings.
• Experience with FTA programs, duty drawback, and customs duty recovery.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.

• Competitive compensation
• Employee benefits package, including drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Community‑based outreach supporting local and global initiatives and charities
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto‑supplier discounts

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian‑founded global manufacturer renowned for advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Founded in 1966, the company remains committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration, providing state‑of‑the‑art tools and resources that enable team members to make meaningful contributions. Linamar welcomes people who are passionate about growth, collaboration, and innovation.