Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist
Onsite: Passaic County, NJ
Position Summary
The Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and executing a compliant duty drawback program while maximizing duty recovery opportunities. This role will oversee the collection and analysis of import/export documentation, manage drawback claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
The position will also play a key role in identifying potential tariff reimbursement opportunities, including those resulting from recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and regulatory developments, ensuring the company captures all eligible duty recovery opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Duty Drawback Program Management
- 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.
- Prepare and file drawback submissions and ensure timely submission of claims with appropriate documentation.
- Direct and manage the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring accurate and complete data is provided.
- Review company import/export activity to maximize duty recovery opportunities.
- Monitor drawback bond sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory teams to make adjustments as required.
- Manage and document drawback refunds, ensuring accurate allocation to business units and reporting to Finance.
Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy
- Identify opportunities for tariff reimbursement or duty recovery, including those related to recent legal and regulatory developments affecting tariffs.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory updates, court rulings, and federal policy changes impacting global trade and duty drawback programs.
- Evaluate the potential impact of South American duty structures and trade regulations on company import/export operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Drive process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance to maximize refund recovery per manufactured unit.
- Coordinate with business units, Customs Regulatory teams, and duty drawback brokers regarding drawback desk reviews and regulatory inquiries (CF28s).
- Conduct feasibility analyses to determine eligibility for Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain and update Drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare submissions for new activities when required.
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and documentation related to duty drawback processes.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on duty drawback strategies, compliance requirements, and recovery opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing U.S. Customs Duty Drawback programs.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
- Strong knowledge of CFR Titles 15 and 19, including in-depth understanding of Duty Drawback regulations.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and filing drawback submissions and regulatory documentation with U.S. Customs.
- Working knowledge of international trade regulations and duties within South American markets, including import/export considerations across the region.
- Ability to identify compliance issues and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Global Trade Management software.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) with strong analytical capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering across multiple time zones.
