Trade Control Manager

It's more than a job
At Kuehne+Nagel, a career on our legal team is about ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with complex supply chains and global operations. But it’s also about making ordinary and special moments in people’s lives possible. Because your legal expertise empowers your colleagues around the world to do their work ethically and with confidence: such as delivering sports equipment to people who aim for their personal best in the next marathon. At Kuehne+Nagel, our legal work helps make more dreams come true than we imagine.
It's more than a job
At Kuehne+Nagel, a career on our legal team is about ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with complex supply chains and global operations. But it’s also about making ordinary and special moments in people’s lives possible. Because your legal expertise empowers your colleagues around the world to do their work ethically and with confidence: such as delivering sports equipment to people who aim for their personal best in the next marathon. At Kuehne+Nagel, our legal work helps make more dreams come true than we imagine.
As the Trade Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing customs compliance, trade controls, internal auditing, and risk management activities across Kuehne+Nagel Canada. You will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Canadian and international trade regulations while developing and implementing a robust audit framework that supports our business objectives and regulatory obligations
How you create impact
Lead and conduct customs compliance and trade control audits across the organization.
Evaluate compliance risks and identify opportunities for process improvements and corrective actions.
Develop and maintain an internal audit and risk assessment framework for customs and trade compliance.
Ensure compliance with Canadian customs regulations, Controlled Goods Program requirements, and applicable U.S. trade regulations.
Provide guidance and support to business stakeholders on customs and trade compliance matters.
Create and deliver training programs to increase compliance awareness across the organization.
Partner with operational, legal, and leadership teams to mitigate trade-related risks and strengthen compliance controls.
Support regulatory reviews, investigations, and compliance initiatives as required
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs
This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.
What we would like you to bring
Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 6 years of experience in Customs Compliance, Trade Compliance, Trade Controls, Customs Brokerage, Auditing, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of Canadian customs regulations, import compliance, and trade regulations.
Experience conducting compliance audits, risk assessments, and control reviews.
Knowledge of U.S. trade regulations and cross-border compliance requirements is highly desirable.
Experience supporting strategic goods, defense, aerospace, or controlled goods environments is considered a strong asset.
Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and develop compliance programs from the ground up.
Eligibility for registration under Canada's Controlled Goods Program is required
What's in it for youAt Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target base salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $115,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making;
however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Who we areLogistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics;
it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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