Trade Compliance Auditor
On-siteColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive internal audits of customs entries, FTZ inventory, and HTS classification records to verify accuracy and compliance with CBP requirements. Analyze inventory data and balances to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions while developing tools to track supplier auto-classification performance. Automate compliance reporting where possible and leverage analytics to identify duty savings opportunities such as duty drawback eligibility and free trade agreement applicability. Serve as the data expert during internal and external audits, providing organized audit trails and translating complex data into actionable insights for management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, inventory control, internal auditing, or trade compliance roles
- Proficient in systemic inventory reconciliation
- Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ recordkeeping and import processes
- Knowledge of audit sampling techniques
- Understanding of internal controls
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks
- Ability to manage large datasets
- Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Data Analysis and reporting skills
- Variance detection and reconciliation
- Process mapping and optimization
- Vendor performance tracking and reporting
- Advanced Excel including pivot tables and formulas
- Data visualization capabilities
- Documentation and workpaper skills
- Report writing and presentation
- Basic understanding of systems integration
- Ability to work independently and build processes from the ground up
- Change management capabilities
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for management
- Clear and concise documentation and reporting
- Ability to present findings effectively
- Diplomatic approach to sensitive issues
- Collaboration with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to explain technical concepts simply
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Self-directed and proactive
- Strong organizational skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years in trade compliance or supply chain
- Knowledge of FTZ systems
- Exposure to vendor management
- Experience in vendor performance tracking
- Experience with ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) data and reporting
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