Drawback Specialist
About The Position
Duty Drawback Specialist Are you a compliance expert with a passion for data analysis and duty recovery? CJ Logistics is seeking a highly skilled Drawback Specialist to manage all aspects of our customers' duty drawback programs. This role is the primary liaison between our customers and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), perfect for a detail-oriented professional who excels at navigating complex regulatory environments to ensure maximum duty and tax recovery Why You’ll Love This Role: Work with a Freight Forwarding team that values precision and a data-driven approach to customs brokerage. Every day presents new opportunities to analyze import/export data and secure significant refunds for our global clients.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in the International Freight Forwarding industry with both air and ocean experience.
- Familiarity with trade compliance systems
- Strong ability to calculate freight rates, discounts, and commissions while applying advanced accounting concepts.
- Exceptional focus on clerical accuracy and documentation maintenance in accordance with CBP retention requirements.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient customs clearance.
Nice To Haves
- An active U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB) or drawback software experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Be a Compliance Champion: Manage the recovery of duties, taxes, and fees while ensuring 100% compliance with CBP regulations
- System Mastery: Leverage trade compliance systems and drawback software to format, verify, and reconcile complex import and export data.
- Liaison & Communication: Serve as the primary contact for customers and CBP, responding to inquiries and maintaining positive client relations.
- Claim Development: Prepare and file organized, audit-ready drawback claims, ensuring all methodologies and customer-specific nuances are meticulously documented.
- Execution Excellence: Verify the accuracy of invoices and shipment documentation, overseeing the clerical clearance process for goods moving through customs
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule based out of our Des Plaines, IL office (4 days on-site)
- Impactful Role: Directly influence the duty recovery objectives and service level expectations of major global clients
- Dynamic Environment: Work in a professional, team-oriented atmosphere with a focus on professional growth and "smart logistics."
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
