Custom & Trade Compliance, Manager

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** At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started.
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Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPower

Tech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to **"Make the Difference"
** by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at
** CS Power Systems**—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
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* Title:

Customs & Trade Compliance Manager
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* Job Summary:

** The Customs & Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and governing all U.S. customs and trade compliance activities across the company’s manufacturing, sourcing, and import operations. This role owns end-to-end compliance strategy, ensures adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, mitigates duty and penalty risk, and establishes standardized trade compliance governance across entities, brokers, and logistics partners.
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* Responsibilities include:

*** Own and execute the U.S. customs and trade compliance framework, policies, and procedures
* Act as the primary internal authority on CBP regulations and U.S. import compliance
* Provide strategic guidance to supply chain, procurement, logistics and manufacturing teams
* Lead and approve HTS classification determinations across all imported materials, equipment, and finished goods
* Ensure consistency and audit-ready documentation across entities and brokers
* Determine and validate country-of-origin for complex manufacturing and multi-country supply chains
* Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs where applicable
* Support marking, labeling, and origin disclosure requirements
* Manage exposure related to AD/CVD, Section 301, Section 232, and other trade remedies
* Monitor regulatory and tariff changes and assess financial and operational impact
* Oversee customs brokers and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in filings
* Establish broker KPIs, SOPs, and audit processes
* Serve as escalation point for entry errors, disputes, and corrective actions
* Lead CBP audits, inquiries, and requests for information (CF28/CF29)
* Prepare and manage prior disclosures when required
* Act as primary point of contact with CBP and external trade counsel
* Develop and maintain internal compliance manuals, SOPs, and training programs
* Support CTPAT, ISA, or other trusted trader initiatives (if applicable)
* Partner with internal audit, legal, and finance on compliance controls
* Track duty spends, savings initiatives, penalties, and compliance KPIs
* Provide executive-level reporting on trade compliance risk and performance
* All other duties as assigned
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, Law, or related field;
Master’s degree preferred but not required
* 5+ years of progressive experience in U.S. customs and trade compliance
* Strong hands-on experience with: HTS classification, Customs valuation, Country-of-origin analysis, CBP audits and disclosures
* Experience supporting manufacturing, capital equipment, or complex BOM imports strongly preferred
* Proven experience managing customs brokers and external partners
* Deep working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
* Practical experience with AD/CVD and U.S. trade remedy programs
* Familiarity with FTAs, marking rules, and import compliance systems
* Strong documentation, audit, and risk-assessment skills
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