Customs Specialist

Job Title : Customs Support Duration : 06 months (Possibility of Extension) Location : Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $29/hour on w2/without benefits/no holidays/no vacation • • • • Hybrid Position: 3 Days Onsite and 2 Day Remote • • • • Job Description: • The role is responsible for developing, automating, and maintaining data workflows that support all import and export compliance activities. • This position will streamline reporting processes, enhance data accuracy, and partner closely with the Customs Manager to optimize compliance-related analytics. • The ideal candidate is highly analytical, technically skilled, and committed to operational excellence within international trade compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Automate report execution, data formatting, and data updates to support import and export compliance operations. • Develop automated solutions to append, maintain, and validate existing data sets. • Partner with the Customs Manager to design, implement, and automate reporting and tracking for Duty and tariff mitigation programs o Foreign supplier payment audits, Duty drawback filings, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) filings o Bill of Material (BOM) automation and regional value content calculations o Export EEI filings and documentation workflows. • Ensure data integrity, data security, and process reliability across all automated solutions. • Organize responses to internal sales and customer requests related to refund status and supporting documentation. • Develop dashboards, analytical models, and performance metrics to support compliance decision-making. • Integrate data sources and systems through APIs and automation tools to improve efficiency. • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous enhancement of compliance activities. Skills Required: • Comprehensive proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, and other analytics tools. • Strong understanding of data modeling, transformation, and relational data structures. • Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices. • Experience with dashboard design, visualization principles, and publishing across platforms. • Familiarity with API integration and data connectivity methods. • Proficiency with Power Automate or similar automation platforms. • Analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex data sets. • Strong problem-solving capabilities to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions. • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Highly resilient with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities. • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative. • Demonstrates strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to compliance. • Creative mindset with the ability to build innovative solutions. · Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all work. Experience Required: • 3–5 years experience required. • Experience supporting trade compliance, supply chain operations, or data automation functions. • Experience with trade compliance systems, tariff classification, or customs documentation is a plus. • Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, International Business, or related field preferred. Thank you!