Senior Customs Analytics & Systems Specialist

Schneider Electric; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric seeks a Senior Customs Analytics & Systems Specialist to advance tariff analytics, FTZ reporting, and data governance across customs operations in the United States. You will transform complex tariff and compliance data into actionable insights, influence decisions, and partner with IT, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve processes and controls.

The role emphasizes SAP GTS, data quality, dashboards, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 10% and a strong focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in customs, trade compliance, FTZ operations, supply chain analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data sets and translating findings into actionable business insights.
• Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, analytical reports, and management-level reporting.
• Strong data reconciliation, data quality, exception management, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Customs, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and IT functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. tariff analytics, including exposure reporting and scenario modeling.
• Analyze customs and import data to identify exposure, cost drivers, anomalies, and mitigation opportunities.
• Conduct refund and recovery analyses to identify duty and tariff recovery opportunities.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc analyses to support tariffs, costs, sourcing, and supply chain decisions.
• Translate complex customs data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Own FTZ inventory reporting and analytical activities and support FTZ audits.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP GTS

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Customs Analytics & Systems Specialist supports U.S. customs operations through tariff analytics, FTZ reporting and reconciliation, customs data management, and digital solutions. This role analyses tariff exposure, identifies duty recovery opportunities, oversees FTZ inventory reporting and compliance activities, and develops reporting capabilities that support business decision-making.

Working closely with Customs, Trade Compliance, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT teams, the position transforms complex customs data into actionable insights and drives improvements to customs processes, systems, controls, and reporting capabilities, including SAP GTS.

Travel Expectations up to 10%

Key Responsibilities

Tariff Analytics & Business Impact

• Lead U.S. tariff analytics, including tariff exposure reporting, trend analysis, scenario modeling, and business impact assessments.
• Analyze customs and import data to identify tariff exposure, cost drivers, anomalies, and mitigation opportunities.
• Conduct refund and recovery analysis to identify duty and tariff recovery opportunities.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc analyses to support decisions related to tariffs, customs costs, sourcing, and supply chain activities.
• Translate complex customs data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Analytics & Compliance

• Serve as the primary owner of FTZ inventory reporting and analytical activities.
• Perform FTZ inventory reconciliations, inventory balancing, exception analysis, and data validation.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develop reporting and analytical controls that strengthen FTZ inventory integrity and compliance.
• Provide reporting, reconciliation, and analytical support for FTZ audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve FTZ reporting processes, controls, and data quality.

Customs Reporting & Data Analytics

• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and reporting solutions that provide visibility into customs compliance and operational performance.
• Establish consistent reporting methodologies and data definitions to improve reporting accuracy and reliability.
• Analyze large and complex data sets to identify trends, risks, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
• Automate and streamline recurring reporting and analytical activities where feasible.
• Deliver data-driven insights that support compliance, operational, and business decisions.

Customs Systems & Data Governance

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to enhance customs systems, integrations, reporting platforms, and digital capabilities, including SAP GTS.
• Support the development, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of customs system functionality and reporting solutions.
• Strengthen customs master data, data governance, and reporting integrity by identifying and resolving data-quality issues.
• Translate business requirements into system, data, and reporting specifications.
• Support system enhancements and digital initiatives that improve controls, visibility, efficiency, and user experience.

Continuous Improvement & Controls

• Evaluate processes and data flows to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, manual activities, and opportunities for standardization or automation.
• Develop and implement sustainable solutions that improve customs compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Establish monitoring and exception-reporting processes that proactively identify compliance and data-integrity risks.
• Document processes, reporting requirements, analytical methodologies, and key controls.
• Support customs audits, internal reviews, and compliance activities through accurate and timely analysis and reporting.

What qualifications will make you successfully in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in customs, trade compliance, FTZ operations, supply chain analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data sets and translating findings into actionable business insights.
• Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, analytical reports, and management-level reporting.
• Strong understanding of data reconciliation, data quality, exception management, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Customs, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and IT functions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical and analytical concepts to both technical and business audiences.

Preferred

• Experience with U.S. customs tariff analysis and Foreign Trade Zone operations.
• Experience with SAP GTS or other global trade management systems.
• Experience working with ERP data and large-scale reporting environments.
• Experience with process automation, data governance, system implementations, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, tariff structures, FTZ requirements, and trade compliance controls.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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