Customs Analyst

Position Summary:

The Customs Analyst will be responsible for the end-to-end management of U.S. import data, post-entry processes, and customs compliance reporting. This position will serve as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and customs brokers, ensuring accuracy in entry filings, supporting duty recovery initiatives, and analyzing global trade data to support corporate compliance objectives. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in navigating U.S. Customs requirements and Free Trade Agreement documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect and consolidate daily broker files and ACE data for financial reporting

Verify data receipt from brokers (e.g., Buckland), follow up with EXL, and upload final files to internal Teams site

Eventually take over the full file merge process from Finance

Support monthly compliance reporting by finalizing and validating late-period trade data

Investigate duty spikes within specific reporting periods and prepare findings for weekly meetings (e.g., Wednesday 12:30 with Lynch)

Conduct deep data mining and investigative analysis on escalations (HTS, part numbers, COO, FTA eligibility, duties paid, etc.)

Respond to inquiries from Sales, Purchasing, and other functions with researched summaries and recommendations

Cross-reference various documentation sources (broker files, 7501s, FOCUS certs, etc.) to validate and resolve discrepancies

Lead post-entry and duty recovery efforts, including backlog resolution, CBP filing coordination, and broker follow-up

Monitor broker compliance and documentation submission; resolve missing entry packages or misfiled data

Track duty refunds and ensure correct allocation to the General Ledger

Create and deliver periodic reports and presentations for internal stakeholders (e.g., weekly Purchasing meetings)

Contribute to process improvements and identify new compliance and reporting opportunities as they arise

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

5–10 years of U.S. import/export experience involving global shipments

Extensive knowledge of customs documentation, entry filing, and recordkeeping

Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Certificates of Origin (COO)

Strong understanding of classification and tariff codes (global experience is a plus)

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Power Query)

Experience with Power BI for reporting and analytics

PowerPoint proficiency for internal presentations

Ability to develop and standardize reporting tools and processes

Other Competencies:

Meticulous attention to detail

Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills

Proactive mindset with the ability to handle complex data investigations

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Customs-related certifications (e.g., CCS, CES) are a plus

workskill is an EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.16 - $27.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Detroit, MI 48212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27