Trade Compliance Auditor

DaMar Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX, based in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Trade Compliance Auditor/Data Analyst to join its team. The role blends compliance auditing with data analytics to ensure accuracy across trade systems, drive cost recovery opportunities, and improve processes.

You will perform internal audits of customs entries, FTZ records, and HTS classifications, reconcile ERP/FTZ data, and develop tools to track supplier performance and compliance metrics.

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. 2+ years in trade compliance or supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit customs entries for HTS, value, origin, and PGA data.
• Reconcile FTZ inventory and transactions per ICRS rules.
• Analyze inventory balances and movements to identify discrepancies.
• Develop KPIs and data-driven reports for management and CBP.
• Assist in developing audit procedures and automation of reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Auditing

Excel skills

Data reconciliation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

ACE (Automated Commercial Environment)

ERP/FTZ systems

Power BI

Job description

Job Title

Trade Compliance Auditor/Data Analyst

Job Description

The Trade Compliance Auditor/Data Analyst is a dual-function role that provides critical audit and analytical support to the trade compliance department. This role combines compliance auditing with data analytics to ensure data integrity across all trade systems and using analytics to drive compliance and identify cost recovery opportunities. This position conducts regular internal audits of customs entries, FTZ entries, HTS classification records and balances to verify accuracy and compliance. The analyst manages data reconciliation between the ERP/FTZ systems and leverages analytics to transform complex data into actionable insights, helping the company maintain compliance, optimize duty savings, and continuously improve processes. In addition, the analyst will assist in development of tools needed to track performance of supplier related auto-classification.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive internal audits of customs entries, verifying the accuracy of HTS classification, declared value, country of origin, and partner government agency (PGA) data.
• Conduct regular audits of FTZ inventory and transactions, reconciling physical and digital records to ensure adherence to CBP's Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System (ICRS) requirements.
• Analyze inventory data, including balances, adjustments, and movements, to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for compliance and FTZ operations.
• Utilize data analysis to proactively identify duty savings opportunities, such as duty drawback eligibility, free trade agreement (FTA) applicability, and inverted tariff benefits.
• Automate compliance reporting where possible and support the Trade Compliance Manager in preparing all data-driven reports for management and CBP.
• Serve as the data expert during internal and external audits, providing a clean and organized audit trail to demonstrate "reasonable care."
• Collaborate with the Trade Compliance Senior Specialist to audit supplier performance on the auto-classification process, ensuring data is entered accurately and timely.
• Develop and implement data tracking tools to monitor supplier compliance metrics (i.e. on-time submission), providing data-driven feedback to the internal team.
• Assist in the development of audit procedures.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, inventory control, internal auditing, or trade compliance roles. 2+ years in trade compliance or supply chain preferred

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of FTZ systems preferred
• Proficient in systemic inventory reconciliation
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ record-keeping and import processes
• Exposure to vendor management desired
• Experience in vendor performance tracking is a plus
• Experience with ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) data and reporting is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of audit sampling techniques
• Understanding of internal controls
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks

Critical Skills & Attributes

Analytical Capabilities:

• 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

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced Excel including pivot tables and formulas
• Data visualization capabilities
• Documentation and workpaper skills
• Report writing and presentation
• Basic understanding of systems integration

Leadership Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and build processes from the ground up
• Change management capabilities

Communication:

• 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

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Self-directed and proactive
• Strong organizational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.