Manager, Duty Drawback & Trade Recovery Programs

Brunswick Boat Group; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 103,200 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k with up to 4% match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Brunswick Boat Group is seeking an experienced Manager, Duty Drawback & Trade Recovery Programs to build and lead the drawback capability for global imports, with a primary focus on the United States. This role will implement drawback software, develop audit‑ready processes, and maximize recovery of duties, tariffs, and other refunds.

Reporting to Supply Chain leadership, the manager will oversee cross‑functional teams, drive data analytics, and establish KPIs to inform senior leadership while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, International Trade, or related field.
• 7+ years of duty drawback, customs compliance, or trade recovery experience.
• Direct experience preparing or managing U.S. duty drawback claims for 3+ years.
• Experience with ACE and customs entry data analysis.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience leading projects and implementing business processes.

Responsibilities

• Own Brunswick's global drawback program with a primary focus on the United States. Identify drawback opportunities across marine, propulsion, electronics, and component imports. Manage drawback claims, accelerated payment processes, and CBP correspondence.
• Manage relationships with software providers, brokers, consultants, and customs authorities. Train internal personnel and build long‑term organizational capability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Project leadership

Process implementation

ACE data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, International Trade, or related field

Tools

Duty Drawback Software

SAP

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Location

Fond Du Lac, WI or Mettawa, IL

Workplace Category

Hybrid

Pay Range

$103,200 - $144,000

Position Overview

Brunswick is seeking an experienced Manager, Duty Drawback & Trade Recovery Programs to build and lead duty drawback and customs duty recovery capability. This position will be responsible for implementing drawback software, developing audit‑ready processes, and maximizing recovery of customs duties, tariffs, and other eligible governmental refunds.

Key Objectives (First 12 Months)

• Assess current drawback processes and external provider relationships
• Select and implement enterprise drawback software
• Build Brunswick's import/export matching database
• Develop SOPs, controls, and audit documentation requirements
• Prepare and support Brunswick's managed drawback claims
• Establish KPIs and recovery forecasts for senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Own Brunswick's global drawback program with a primary focus on the United States. Identify drawback opportunities across marine, propulsion, electronics, and component imports. Manage drawback claims, accelerated payment processes, and CBP correspondence. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Customs Brokers, Legal, and Trade Compliance teams. Support post summary corrections (PSCs), protests, reconciliations, and related duty recovery programs. Lead responses for drawback audits, desk reviews, and CBP requests for information related to drawback claims. Implement data analytics and reporting tools to improve claim accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with software providers, brokers, consultants, and customs authorities. Train internal personnel and build long‑term organizational capability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, International Trade, or related field.
• 7+ years of duty drawback, customs compliance, or trade recovery experience.
• Direct experience preparing or managing U.S. duty drawback claims for 3+ years.
• Experience with ACE and customs entry data analysis.
• Experience with Duty Drawback Software.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience leading projects and implementing business processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).
• Experience implementing drawback software platforms.
• Experience with manufacturing drawback and substitution drawback programs.
• SAP, Power BI, SQL, or comparable analytics experience.
• Experience transitioning processes from outsourced providers to internal teams.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high‑quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well‑being program, product purchase discounts and more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.