Junior Trades & Customs Compliance Specialist Job Langley area,BC Canada,Supply Chain/Logistics

Our client is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist to support cross-border import and export operations across the U.S. and Canada. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade compliance professional who enjoys navigating complex regulations, partnering across functions, and improving the efficiency and compliance of international trade processes.

As a key member of the Finance and Administration team, you will help ensure customs compliance while supporting business goals, operational performance, and cost-saving initiatives. You’ll work closely with customs authorities, brokers, freight forwarders, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep goods moving compliantly and efficiently.

What You Will Do

Manage import compliance activities across the U.S. and Canada

Monitor trade regulations, tariffs, sanctions, and free trade agreements to ensure ongoing compliance

Support customs audits, inquiries, disclosures, and reconciliations

Partner with internal teams and external providers, including brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies, to resolve compliance matters

Provide guidance on customs valuation, product classification, and import/export requirements

Ensure compliance with key trade programs and regulations, including USMCA/CUSMA, Section 301, Section 232, and SIMA

Maintain and improve trade compliance procedures, documentation, and internal controls

Manage Certificates of Origin, classification data, duty rates, and related records in the ERP system

Support shipping and logistics teams with customs documentation, transportation compliance, and export requirements

Identify cost-saving opportunities through duty recovery, deferral, foreign trade zones, and free trade programs

Use ACE and CARM to monitor activity, generate reports, and track compliance performance

Review broker and freight forwarder performance and support continuous improvement