Manager Customs & Transportation

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As Manager, Customs & Transportation, you’ll be at the forefront of optimizing our domestic and international logistics operations—ensuring seamless material flow and asset availability across borders. You’ll drive cost-effective, high-quality solutions in partnership with business leaders, while managing vendor contracts, budgets, and lead a talented team of 3 reports across Canada and Mexico. This is your opportunity to shape strategy, elevate service, and make a lasting impact.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead and manage North American Trade Compliance for imports/exports, ensuring alignment with corporate policies
• Oversee transportation and logistics operations, vendor performance, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement trade compliance procedures, training, and manuals
• Ensure accurate customs data (HTS, COO, ECCN, valuation, Incoterms) across the supply chain
• Collaborate with internal teams (tax, legal, IT, procurement) and external partners to ensure compliant cross-border operations
• Manage customs brokers and logistics providers, supporting timely, compliant deliveries
• Identify scalable solutions to improve compliance, reduce costs, and streamline operations
• Guide day-to-day trade compliance matters, including audits, duty programs, and government agency requirements
• Lead sourcing strategies and contract negotiations for customs and transportation services

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business/Commerce, or a related field with a strong quantitative focus
• U.S. Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent international certification, education, and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in corporate trade compliance, with demonstrated knowledge of import/export regulations and global trade practices
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a clear aspiration to move into a people-leadership role in the future

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Drug Testing
• This position is subject to a negative company drug test.
• Background Investigation
• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Social Security Number verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER

• The possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
• Management Conductor Program
• Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

• For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion.
• We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.
• Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request.
• All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).