Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Data Analyst to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work closely with operational, financial, and compliance teams to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of import data and cost analysis. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can maintain data integrity, support cost validation efforts, and contribute to compliance processes.
Responsibilities:
• Audit, clean, and maintain classification and customs-related fields within product master records to ensure data accuracy.
• Validate and update duty rates and classification data across internal systems and broker files.
• Assist in documenting and controlling offline master files while ensuring synchronization with internal and external platforms.
• Identify missing or inconsistent fields in product data for review by compliance leads or product teams.
• Analyze actual duty, freight, and brokerage costs in comparison to forecasted landed costs.
• Develop basic landed cost models using Excel to identify discrepancies and support financial reconciliation.
• Prepare detailed reports on import costs by port, product type, and supplier to enhance visibility.
• Provide input for tariff impact assessments and sourcing model evaluations.
• Collaborate with finance and compliance teams to support data-driven decision-making processes.• Minimum of 2 years of experience in customs operations, import documentation, or cost reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and modeling.
• Familiarity with customs classification, duty calculations, and Incoterms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines independently.
• Experience with global supply chain processes and trade compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of Oracle or similar data management systems is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while maintaining a tactical focus.
Responsibilities:
• Audit, clean, and maintain classification and customs-related fields within product master records to ensure data accuracy.
• Validate and update duty rates and classification data across internal systems and broker files.
• Assist in documenting and controlling offline master files while ensuring synchronization with internal and external platforms.
• Identify missing or inconsistent fields in product data for review by compliance leads or product teams.
• Analyze actual duty, freight, and brokerage costs in comparison to forecasted landed costs.
• Develop basic landed cost models using Excel to identify discrepancies and support financial reconciliation.
• Prepare detailed reports on import costs by port, product type, and supplier to enhance visibility.
• Provide input for tariff impact assessments and sourcing model evaluations.
• Collaborate with finance and compliance teams to support data-driven decision-making processes.• Minimum of 2 years of experience in customs operations, import documentation, or cost reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and modeling.
• Familiarity with customs classification, duty calculations, and Incoterms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines independently.
• Experience with global supply chain processes and trade compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of Oracle or similar data management systems is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams while maintaining a tactical focus.