Customs Data Specialist at Acro Service Corp in Van Wyck, South Carolina

Customs Support

Duration: 06 Months Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Location: Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: $29/hour on w2/without benefits/no holidays/no vacation

****Hybrid Position: 3 Days Onsite and 2 Days Remote****

Job Description:

• The role is responsible for developing, automating, and maintaining data workflows that support all import and export compliance activities.
• This position will streamline reporting processes, enhance data accuracy, and partner closely with the Customs Manager to optimize compliance-related analytics.
• The ideal candidate is highly analytical, technically skilled, and committed to operational excellence within international trade compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate report execution, data formatting, and data updates to support import and export compliance operations.
• Develop automated solutions to append, maintain, and validate existing data sets.
• Partner with the Customs Manager to design, implement, and automate reporting and tracking for Duty and tariff mitigation programs o Foreign supplier payment audits, Duty drawback filings, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) filings o Bill of Material (BOM) automation and regional value content calculations o Export EEI filings and documentation workflows.
• Ensure data integrity, data security, and process reliability across all automated solutions.
• Organize responses to internal sales and customer requests related to refund status and supporting documentation.
• Develop dashboards, analytical models, and performance metrics to support compliance decision-making.
• Integrate data sources and systems through APIs and automation tools to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous enhancement of compliance activities.

Skills Required:

• Comprehensive proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, and other analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, transformation, and relational data structures.
• Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.
• Experience with dashboard design, visualization principles, and publishing across platforms.
• Familiarity with API integration and data connectivity methods.
• Proficiency with Power Automate or similar automation platforms.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Highly resilient with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Demonstrates strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to compliance.
• Creative mindset with the ability to build innovative solutions. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years experience required.
• Experience supporting trade compliance, supply chain operations, or data automation functions.
• Experience with trade compliance systems, tariff classification, or customs documentation is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, International Business, or related field preferred.