Duty Drawback Specialist

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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.

• 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.
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

• Be a Compliance Champion
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  Manage the recovery of duties, taxes, and fees while ensuring 100% compliance with CBP regulations.
• System Mastery
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  Leverage trade compliance systems and drawback software to format, verify, and reconcile complex import and export data.
• Liaison & Communication
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  Serve as the primary contact for customers and CBP, responding to inquiries and maintaining positive client relations.
• Claim Development
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  Prepare and file organized, audit-ready drawback claims, ensuring all methodologies and customer-specific nuances are meticulously documented.
• Execution Excellence
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  Verify the accuracy of invoices and shipment documentation, overseeing the clerical clearance process for goods moving through customs.

• Industry Expertise
  : 2+ years of experience in the International Freight Forwarding industry with both air and ocean experience.
• Technical Qualifications
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  Familiarity with trade compliance systems; an active U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB) or drawback software experience is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset
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  Strong ability to calculate freight rates, discounts, and commissions while applying advanced accounting concepts.
• Attention to Detail
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  Exceptional focus on clerical accuracy and documentation maintenance in accordance with CBP retention requirements.
• Communication Skills
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  Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient customs clearance.

• 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."

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box.

So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees.

CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

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