Trade Compliance Analyst

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values.

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TRADE COMPLIANCE ANALYST

Competitive compensation package

Day-to-day customs and trade support for IKO North America, with technical guidance and work oversight from the Trade Compliance Specialist. Reports to North American Director of Finance. Location Mississauga, Ontario.

Employment type

Full-time, permanent.

The Trade Compliance Analyst supports the daily customs operation for IKO North America. The role is the first point of contact for routine customs questions from Logistics, Procurement, Plants, Master Data, Finance and Accounts Payable on classification, origin, valuation, government reporting and compliance initiatives. The Analyst helps support the timely movement of goods, accurate customs records and verification of customs charges and filings.

The role prepares, processes and follows up on routine matters, working through the Trade Compliance Specialist for technical review and escalating complex or higher-risk matters as appropriate.

• Customs Intake and Shipment Support:
  Triage and respond to requests from internal teams, customs brokers and carriers.
• Support routine customs, broker and cross-border shipment inquiries.
• Respond to broker requests for missing invoices, HS codes, quantities and values, and work with Logistics and brokers to resolve customs holds and secure release.
• Handle routine CBP and CBSA document requests, census warnings, TSCA certifications and similar entry-level issues.
• Maintain appropriate records of customs matters and elevate complex issues as required.
• Liaise with brokers and Supply Chain to support the smooth movement of goods across borders and ensure customs holds and delay costs are identified and accounted for.
• Preparation of first-pass Canadian and U.S. HS tariff classifications for new products, including a concise written rationale for approval.
• Maintain accurate product classification and origin records, including Canadian and U.S. tariff codes and supporting documentation.
• Collect supplier specifications, product composition, bills of materials, SKU lists and origin evidence to support classification and origin determinations.
• Prepare CUSMA certifications using approved origin documentation and maintain accurate certification records.
• Coordinate corrections for missed CUSMA claims and incorrect or missing origin data on commercial invoices.
• Provide required customs and origin documentation to internal stakeholders and end-user customers.
• Review broker, bond, detention and storage invoices before payment; match fees to shipments, identify invalid charges and track credits.
• Support monthly customs statement and payment processes in Canada and the United States.
• Perform monthly customs reconciliations across relevant records and systems, investigate discrepancies and support timely resolution.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation and reconciliations for customs compliance programs.
• Ensure data integrity across electronic filings with brokers and government agencies.
• Support administration of customs portals, bonds and related government accounts.
• Coordinate recurring customs and trade-related government reporting.
• Analyze import data to support compliance reviews, government requests, audits and management reporting.
• Support inquiries and audit requests involving CBSA, CBP, customs brokers and service providers, with escalation as appropriate.

• Minimum five years of customs and trade operations experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. customs requirements, international trade compliance, security practices and cross-border shipment documentation.
• Strong technical knowledge of trade agreements, including CUSMA/USMCA, tariff classification, origin and related customs legislation.
• Hands-on experience working with Canadian and U.S. customs authorities; experience with CBP, ACE reports, entry data and CBP Form 7501 is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of U.S. trade measures, including Section 232, Section 301 and…