Posted 2 months ago
Team Lead Classification
@ BRP
Valcourt, Quebec
Overview
BRP is hiring a Team Lead for Customs Classification and Compliance to supervise a team of 3 to 4 people handling tariff classification and cross-border regulatory compliance. The work covers HS classification, customs compliance for Canada and U.S. flows, and process improvement. Salary is $99,800 to $162,300 per year, 37.5 hours per week, day shift, permanent full-time.
Pay:
$99,800–$162,300 a year
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, coach and mentor a team of 3 to 4 people
- Ensure HS tariff classification and customs compliance for import and export
- Resolve complex classification cases with customs authorities
- Plan and control the team's budget and expenses
- Propose process improvements and operational reorganizations
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in international business, logistics, law or business administration
- 7 to 8 years of customs classification and trade compliance experience
- Experience supervising a team, ideally in automotive or trucking
- Strong command of HS nomenclature and customs regulations
- Fluent English; Spanish an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | International Business, Logistics, Law, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Transit support |
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BRP
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Montreal |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 136 |
We are seeking a Team Lead – Customs Classification and Compliance to lead and supervise activities related to tariff classification and regulatory compliance within our cross-border operations. In this role, you will play a key part in mitigating customs risks, optimizing operational efficiency, and developing a team of specialists.
YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Team Supervision and Management:
Supervise, lead, train, coach, and mentor a team of 3 to 4 people.
Lead employees and advise them on developing and implementing service quality assessment strategies.
Plan and ensure financial control of the team's budget and expenses.
Customs Classification, Compliance, and Services:
Ensure accurate tariff classification of products in accordance with the Harmonized System (HS) and maintain databases up to date.
Advise clients on customs tariffs and analyze statistical data on international trade in goods and services.
Ensure compliance with customs laws, trade agreements, and internal policies for import and export flows (Canada and U.S.).
Resolve complex or contentious classification cases and act as a subject matter expert with customs authorities.
Analysis, Quality, and Operations Optimization:
Analyze and advise on management methods and organizational structure.
Conduct studies to evaluate the effectiveness and proper functioning of management policies and programs.
Propose improvements to methods, systems, and procedures, and plan operational reorganizations.
Perform quality reviews and develop management and quality assurance standards.
Cross-Functional Support and Communication:
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams, and oversee the development of a communication strategy.
Ensure knowledge management and provide high-quality customer service.
YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 7–8 years of experience in customs classification and cross-border trade compliance, including proven experience in team management or supervision.
Required experience in an industrial environment, ideally in the automotive and trucking industry.
Technical Skills and Specializations:
Area of specialization: Customs services, process improvement, and business management.
Strong command of the Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature and customs regulations.
Proficiency with IT tools: Management Information Systems (MIS / Databases), MS Excel, MS Office, and SAP (FI/CO, HR, MM, OT, SD modules).
Personal and Leadership Skills:
Strong skills in personnel management, coaching, and team leadership.
Linguistic Requirements:
Fluency in English. Mastery of English is essential for this position, as the incumbent will represent the company and interact daily with U.S. customs authorities, international business partners, and U.S.-based teams.
Proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
WHEN IT COMES TO BENEFITS AT BRP, WE GO ALL OUT.
It starts with a solid foundation. We have what you're looking for:
Annual bonus based on company financial performance
Generous paid time off
Retirement plan
Group savings options
Eligibility for health and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and travel insurance
Maternity and parental benefits
Free parking available
Team-building activities
Wellness program
Why not get even more:
Flexible work schedules
Summer schedule (varies by department and location)
Holiday shutdown period
Educational resources
Discounts on BRP products
Salary Range: $99,800 to $162,300 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours / week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Employment Type: Permanent full-time
Shift: Day shift
The employee is eligible for standard company insurance and benefits.
WELCOME TO BRP
A global leader in the world of recreational vehicles and boats, we create innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt, and... even in the air. Headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a tradition of ingenuity and a dedicated focus on our customers. Today, we have manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia, and Austria. We rely on nearly 17,000 dynamic people driven by the deep belief that in work, as in life, it’s not about the destination. It’s about the ride. Yours.
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