Customs & Trade Data Analyst

Location: Tempe, Arizona, United States Of America

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Summary

The Customs & Trade Data Analyst combines extensive customs and international trade experience with advanced analytical capabilities to support customs operations, trade programs, tariff management, and business decision-making. The role analyzes complex customs and trade data to identify trends, exceptions, financial impacts, data-quality issues, and opportunities for tariff mitigation, duty recovery, and process improvement.

This role works cross-functionally with Logistics, Global Trade Compliance, Transportation, Finance, and Operations to analyze customs and trade data; expand data visibility and capture through improved tools, interfaces, and processes; improve data accuracy; identify cost-reduction and duty-recovery opportunities; and provide actionable insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate combines demonstrated customs and international trade knowledge with advanced analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience analyzing large, complex datasets in a global supply chain.

Customs & Trade Data Analysis

• Analyze large and complex volumes of customs, broker, ERP, and trade data to identify trends, exceptions, financial impacts, data-quality issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze duty and tariff activity across HTS classifications, countries of origin, suppliers, products, business units, and trade programs.
• Reconcile customs, broker, ERP, and other trade-related data to identify discrepancies, data gaps, and root causes.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, exception reporting, and recurring and ad hoc analyses to support customs and trade activities and business decision-making.
• Translate complex customs and trade data into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations.

Customs & Trade Program Support

• Apply knowledge of U.S. customs requirements and international trade programs when analyzing transactions, data, and trade-related documentation.
• Analyze country-of-origin, HTS classification, supplier, product, and other data and certificates supporting customs and trade programs.
• Support tariff preference, duty recovery, and tariff mitigation initiatives through data analysis and research.
• Analyze customs entry and broker data and investigate discrepancies, exceptions, and potential opportunities.
• Research customs and trade-related issues and partner with Global Trade Compliance or other technical stakeholders when formal regulatory interpretation or determination is required.
• Trade Data Visibility, Quality & Process Improvement
• Drive initiatives to improve the capture, visibility, accuracy, and usability of customs and trade data, partnering with business and technology teams to develop and implement tools, interfaces, reporting solutions, and process improvements.
• Identify trade-data requirements and gaps across customs, broker, ERP, logistics, and other relevant data sources.
• Develop and monitor data-quality controls and exception reporting to identify missing, inaccurate, or inconsistent trade data.
• Support testing and implementation of new or enhanced tools, interfaces, reporting solutions, and processes involving customs and trade data across systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring data collection, reconciliation, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve the completeness, consistency, and accessibility of trade-related data across systems and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives affecting customs operations, tariff management, trade programs, data, and reporting.

Principal Responsibilities

• Collects, compiles and analyzes data from various databases and performs statistical analysis for internal customer groups.
• Develops reports and/or creates dashboards providing financial related information needed to make informed business decisions.
• Designs, creates and implements templates to collect, display and analyze data for assigned projects
• Communicates complex data in comprehensible ways. Evaluates information from multiple sources and clearly indicates quality of final analysis.
• Develops reports and other tools to deliver internal company information enabling business users to make informed decisions.
• Gathers, aggregates models, and analyzes information from multiple sources regarding the trade and customs landscape.
• Establishes standards and procedures for a variety of processes, conducting business analysis resulting in detailed creation and maintenance of business process mapping, requirements and training materials documentation.
• May participate in or lead project teams.
• Identifies, investigates and participates in opportunities to improve processes and procedures, to include various key performance metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications

Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts for aggregating and analyzing large data sets. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.

Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.

Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.

May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.

Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals.

Work Experience

5+ years of progressive experience in customs, international trade, import operations, trade programs, or a related field, including demonstrated experience analyzing customs and trade data and providing business insights.

Education and Certification(s)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

U.S. Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Strong analytical capabilities and experience working with large datasets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ACE Portal; experience with SQL or comparable query tools, SAP, and trade systems preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. customs requirements and trade programs, including free trade agreements, tariff programs, customs entry processes, and duty recovery programs.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate insights effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and drive process improvements.

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What We Offer

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

Generous Paid Time Off

401K and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

Education Assistance

Employee Development Resources

Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices.

Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.