Canada Business Trade Strategy Manager, Global Trade Services – Amazon, Toronto, ON
Location: Toronto, ON | Company: Amazon
Amazon is hiring a Canada Business Trade Strategy Manager in Toronto, Ontario, to advise Canadian business stakeholders on cross-border trade, import and export operations, tariff exposure and supply chain strategy.
This strategic position sits within Amazon Global Trade Services and combines trade knowledge, business analysis, stakeholder engagement and project leadership. The successful candidate will help Canadian teams respond to changing regulations, reduce operational complexity and build more resilient approaches to international trade.
Supporting Canadian Trade Strategy
The Canada Business Trade Strategy Manager will act as a trusted partner to internal business stakeholders rather than working in a traditional sales position. The role involves understanding each team’s commercial objectives, supply chain structure and cross-border challenges before developing practical recommendations.
Working at the intersection of strategy, analytics and execution, the manager will interpret changes in tariffs, trade agreements and Canadian import requirements. These insights will then be converted into action plans designed to control costs, improve compliance and support confident business decisions.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Daily responsibilities focus on stakeholder advisory work, trade analysis and the delivery of cross-functional initiatives that improve how products move across borders.
Strategic Stakeholder Advisory
Build trusted relationships with Canadian business teams and provide recommendations based on their import, export and supply chain priorities.
Trade Opportunity Analysis
Identify opportunities to reduce landed costs, streamline cross-border processes and remove unnecessary operational complexity.
Policy Interpretation
Monitor Canadian trade policy, tariffs and regulatory developments and explain how changes may affect specific business operations.
Import and Export Strategy
Advise stakeholders on sourcing alternatives, duty mitigation, trade agreement use and other commercially sound approaches.
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Coordinate initiatives with trade compliance, logistics, finance, legal teams and external partners from planning through execution.
Executive Business Reviews
Prepare business cases, strategic briefings and structured reviews that highlight outcomes, risks and recommended next steps.
Experience and Qualifications
Candidates need at least six years of experience in compliance, audit or risk management, along with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications is also required.
The employer is seeking applicants with working knowledge of Canadian import processes, trade regulations or tariff structures. Candidates who do not yet have deep expertise must be able to demonstrate that they can develop this knowledge quickly and apply it to complex business situations.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
This position may suit professionals who combine commercial judgement with detailed trade knowledge and the confidence to lead initiatives involving several departments.
Understanding of import procedures, tariff structures, trade agreements and cross-border regulatory requirements.
Ability to evaluate complex information and develop clear recommendations that support business and operational objectives.
Capability to earn trust, understand competing priorities and communicate effectively across different functions and seniority levels.
Experience moving initiatives from problem definition and alignment through execution, risk management and measurable outcomes.
Ability to prepare concise business cases, presentations and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
Compensation and Employment Information
Amazon has published an annual base salary range of CAD $84,400 to CAD $141,000 for this Toronto-based position. Final compensation will be determined according to factors including professional experience, qualifications and location.
The official posting states that total compensation may include sign-on payments and restricted stock units. Eligible employees may also receive health coverage, RRSP participation, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, paid time off and additional health and well-being resources.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this Global Trade Services position can submit an application through Amazon’s official careers website. Applicants should ensure their résumé clearly demonstrates experience in compliance, risk management, trade operations or cross-functional strategy.
Amazon states that workplace accommodation support is available during the application, interview and onboarding process for candidates who require adjustments.