What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Data Analyst position at Techtronic Industries Power Equipment?
Job Description:
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. (“TTI”) is seeking a Trade Compliance Data Analyst with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience for its Anderson, SC-based business units. The position will report to the Director of Trade Compliance.
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package - tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays.
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting key import and Duty Drawback business activities and metrics to ensure the company is in adherence with all U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other government laws and regulations. This role will be the key resource for the Trade Compliance team for reporting and analytical needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, perform, and enhance customs data and reporting that will support the Trade Compliance team to drive compliance solutions that maximize efficiencies.
- Accountable for delivering Duty Drawback analysis to enable the company’s savings strategy.
- Lead engagement with internal tech and information systems resources to support solutions on Customs compliance matters to mitigate risk.
- Plan and perform project management-related tasks to enable the delivery of team assignments and objectives
- Seek automation opportunities and leverage technologies to drive compliance with global trade regulations
- Build internal tools and implement process improvements
- Work with business units, U.S. Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, and Duty Drawback service providers to verify data accuracy, perform audits, and file accurate and timely claims.
- Educate members of the Customs team on how certain data points can be used to improve processes, reporting, and/or audits.
- Subject matter expert for the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal for import compliance activity reporting
- Participate in and attend training seminars and meetings as needed and/or required
- Support root cause analysis for resolving audit/compliance issues.
- Collaborate with business units, logistics, finance teams, service providers, and department trade compliance resources to respond to CBP audits.
- Ensure the company maintains accurate records of all duty drawback claims, including import/export documentation and all other required supporting records.
- Develop dashboards, reporting, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) metrics for Duty Drawback activities, recoveries, outstanding claims, liquidations, etc.
- Train and educate internal stakeholders.
- Assist with the internal auditing of all import/export activities.
- Support division personnel in the areas of import/export licensing and compliance
- Manage a diverse workload which may include changes in priorities and responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced data analytics knowledge; Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Visualizations) and Access skills (SQL))
- Experience and familiarity with BI Tools (MicroStrategy, Tableau, etc.) and Project Management Tools (MS Project, Smartsheet)
- Ability to learn and use a variety of systems to report data and answer questions (SAP, ACE, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, CARMNET, TSConnect, etc.)
- Understanding and/or interest in US Customs and international regulatory topics
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex and unfamiliar ideas to any audience in a meaningful way
- Strong project management skills, including time and risk management and project structuring
- Strong problem-solving and data analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Strong communication skills - requires an articulate, detail-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills (verbal communication, telephone manners, e-mail etiquette)
- Must be organized and have the ability to multi-task and discern priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in groups with some manager direction, oversight, and guidance
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field preferred
- 5 years of work experience in Trade/Customs compliance, Finance, Auditing, Data Analytics or related field
