Senior Manager, Logistics, Customs Trade Compliance
CPI Canada Inc.shaping the future through innovation and discovery!
With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific d
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iscoveries and space exploration, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
your day to day :
The Senior Manager, Logistics, Customs & Trade Compliance is responsible for enterprise-level leadership and oversight of global logistics operations, customs administration, tariff classification, and export/import compliance. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods globally while serving as the organization’s senior authority on trade-related regulatory matters.
you will be accountable for :
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Develop and implement the strategic vision for logistics, customs, and trade compliance functions.
Establish governance frameworks, policies, and controls ensuring compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international trade regulations.
Provide executive-level guidance to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Customs & Regulatory Compliance
Oversee compliance with CBSA, US‑CBP, and global customs regulations.
Manage tariff classification, importer of record (IOR) responsibilities, and customs verification activities.
Ensure compliance with FTA programs and oversee certificate-of-origin processes.
Maintain oversight of C‑TPAT requirements and international security programs.
Export Controls & Trade Compliance
Provide executive oversight of export controls including EIPA, ECL, ACL, SEMA, EAR, ITAR, and OFAC.
Oversee licensing, permits, exemptions, and due diligence activities.
Ensure organization-wide compliance with restricted-party screening processes.
Serve as a key liaison to government agencies regarding export and sanctions requirements.
Logistics & Transportation Management
Oversee domestic and international transportation strategies across air, ocean, ground, and courier modes.
Negotiate high-value contracts with carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders.
Optimize transportation costs, service levels, and shipping performance.
Process Optimization & Risk Management
Develop and enforce internal controls to minimize compliance risks.
Oversee internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs.
Provide leadership for digital transformation initiatives in logistics and trade compliance.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of logistics and trade compliance professionals.
Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, finance, and operations leaders to resolve escalated issues.
you are the right person for this job if you have :
Required
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, customs, and trade compliance.
Strong understanding of Canadian and U.S. export control regulations and customs laws.
Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and enterprise programs.
Professional certifications (CITT, CCS, CTCS, etc.) considered strong assets.
Must be able to meet CGP requirements
who we are:
We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion a