Logistics Customs Analyst

Talascend is currently seeking a Logistics Customs Analyst for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

The Logistics Customs, Trade & Analytics Specialist supports customs and international trade compliance activities while providing logistics data analysis, reporting, and operational coordination across North America. The role involves ensuring the compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods and improving logistics data visibility and quality.

• Support the inquiry to order (ITO) organization by developing customs strategies, supporting tariff classification reviews, forecasting duties and tariffs, evaluating trade compliance risks, and developing customs-related logistics estimates during tendering.
• Assist the order to remittance (OTR) organization by coordinating import/export activities, customs documentation, clearance, temporary import programs, export requirements, and resolving customs issues.
• Develop, implement, and administer the ATA Carnet Program for international movements.
• Maintain HTS classification records, country-of-origin information, customs valuation data, and import/export documentation requirements.
• Assess tariff exposure and support mitigation strategies for trade regulations such as Section 232, Section 301, and AD/CVD cases.
• Forecast customs duties, tariffs, taxes, and trade costs to improve project budgeting and forecasts.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through trade agreements and duty-optimization programs.
• Ensure compliance with customs authorities and support customs audits, reviews, and record retention processes.
• Provide customs and trade guidance and training to relevant teams.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and report logistics data, develop dashboards and reports, and monitor KPIs related to logistics and customs performance.
• Support logistics budgeting, forecasting, and project performance analysis.
• Manage relationships and coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, transportation providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely customs clearance and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate customs and reporting requirements into project plans and strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Customs Administration, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, import/export operations, logistics analytics, or related areas.
• Working knowledge of CBP, CBSA, USMCA, Incoterms 2020, customs valuation, tariff classification, and import/export regulations.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-functional project teams.
• Demonstrated experience collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting logistics or supply-chain data.
• Experience creating operational trackers, KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize activities, and follow through to resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, or similar certification.
• Experience supporting industrial equipment, power generation, EPC, heavy‑lift, oversized cargo, or project logistics.
• Experience with SAP, Transportation Management Systems, Power BI, Smartsheet, SharePoint, or Box.
• Experience with logistics cost analysis, freight budgeting, EAC forecasting, and carrier performance reporting.
• Experience supporting U.S.–Canada and other international…