Trade Compliance & Operations

About the Role

Danby Appliances is seeking a Trade Compliance and Operations Specialist to join our Customs & Logistics team. This role will support customs compliance, tariff classification, and trade operations across both Canada and the United States.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with CBSA and CBP regulations while supporting the operational flow of imported goods across multiple business channels. This is an excellent opportunity for a customs and trade professional looking to expand beyond transactional processing into broader compliance and operational ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support tariff classification activities across finished goods, components, accessories, and spare parts
• Review and validate HS/HTS classifications and customs documentation
• Work closely with customs brokers, freight partners, and internal stakeholders to support compliant import operations
• Assist with customs audits, verifications, post-entry corrections, and regulatory reviews
• Monitor CBSA and CBP regulatory changes and support internal compliance initiatives
• Maintain accurate customs records and product classification data across systems
• Support Duty Drawback programs and trade compliance projects
• Assist with SOP development, process improvements, and operational efficiencies
• Identify potential compliance risks and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support day-to-day customs operations and shipment issue resolution

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 –7 years of experience in customs, trade compliance, customs brokerage, or import/export operations
• Strong understanding of HS/HTS classification, customs documentation, valuation, and origin rules
• Experience working with CBSA and/or CBP regulations
• Familiarity with customs systems, broker platforms, and ERP environments
• Experience supporting audits, shipment reviews, or post-entry corrections is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Licensed Customs Broker, or related designation
• Experience within consumer goods, appliances, manufacturing, or logistics environments
• Familiarity with Duty Drawback programs, SIMA, or trade remedies
• Exposure to both Canadian and U.S. customs processes

Why Join Danby?

At Danby, you’ll join a collaborative and fast-moving environment where operational excellence and continuous improvement are valued. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure across customs compliance, logistics operations, and cross-border trade activities while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

Danby is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please check out our careers website to see what opportunities might interest you at .

We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process in accordance with Ontario employment legislation, including pay transparency requirements. Artificial intelligence may be used to support certain stages of recruitment; however, all hiring decisions involve human review. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodations upon request.