Customs Duty Drawback Specialist at Hired by Matrix

Pay Rate: 31.37-35.08 $/Hour

• Responsible of all aspects. Duty Drawback Program and will report to the Head of Customs Reporting, Controlling & Quality Management.
• Duty Drawback Specialist top responsibilities include:
• Coordinate, maintain and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.), and auditing prior to claim submissions.
• Directing the workload of duty drawback broker ensuring the broker has accurate data and documents to timely submit claims.
• Reviewing the businesses import and export activity to ensure refund opportunities are maximized.
• Responsible for monitoring drawback bonds sufficiency and working with Customs Regulatory to make bond changes as needed.
• Managing and documenting duty drawback refunds, ensuring allocation to the appropriate business area and reporting to Finance.
• Drive process improvement in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting & Finance to maximize refund per manufactured unit.
• Coordinating with businesses, Customs Regulatory and Duty Drawback broker for the review and response of Drawback Desk Reviews/CF28’s.
• Remain up to date on federal regulation changes impacting the duty drawback program and evaluate the impact to current processes.
• Conduct feasibility analysis and affiliate businesses eligibility to leverage Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.
• Advises U.S. business areas on Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zone questions and strategies to facilitate compliant duty optimization and recovery.
• Taking initiative to collaborate with business areas and Customs Functional Excellence team to drive digitalization and the modernization of data collection / processing for Duty Drawback program.
• Maintenance and update of current drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and preparation and submission of rulings for any new activity.
• Maintaining Drawback Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions current and develop new Procedures/Templates/Forms/Fact Sheets as required.
• Develop and provide Duty Drawback related training to peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and businesses, as necessary to maintain a high level of compliance awareness and knowledge. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience in related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of successful experience in U.S. Customs Duty Drawback.
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist is required.
• Knowledge of CFR 15 and 19, with in-depth knowledge of Duty Drawback Regulations.
• Highly motivated with strong drive to self-organize work, and the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERPs, preferably SAP, and Global Trade management software.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and other tools to analyze data and ability to effectively use office automation and software tools.
• Strong analytical skill, knowledge in data analytics is a plus.
• Ability to:
  • Identify and propose corrective actions to resolve issues.
  • Work with a team and independently, with an organized disciplined approach.
  • Work with cross functional (including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management and engineering) and cross-cultural teams located in different time zones.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact with cross functional teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.