Global Trade Compliance Specialist
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on creating transformational products and experiences. The Global Trade Compliance Specialist will support the Global Trade Compliance team by ensuring efficient cross-border activities and adherence to regulations, while managing trade-related risks and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Support the organization’s day-to-day global trade compliance activities, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory and procedural requirements as required
- Conduct research and provide guidance on key import compliance functions, including HTS classification, country of origin determination, valuation, duty recovery, and related regulatory considerations
- Research, evaluate, and analyze opportunities for process improvement to enhance compliance, efficiency, and operational performance
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams to facilitate compliant and efficient cross‑border operations
- Contribute to the planning, execution, and maintenance of trade compliance projects, programs, and continuous‑improvement initiatives as required
Skills
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in global trade compliance or customs operations, preferably within a complex import/export environment
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver high‑quality results
- Hands‑on experience preparing and submitting customs adjustments and communicating with government authorities, demonstrating accuracy and regulatory understanding
- Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced) with the ability to analyze and manipulate large sets of data
- Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role
- Experience in the apparel or textile sector—within a retail organization, customs brokerage, or consulting firm is considered an asset
- Prior experience with a Global Trade Management Platform (GTMP) and professional trade certifications (CCS, CTCS, or Licensed Customs Broker) are considered assets
Benefits
- Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Savings and retirement plan matching
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- Parenthood top-up
- Extensive catalog of development course offerings
- People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
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