Trade Compliance Analyst - Drawback

Troyohiochamber; Troy (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading material handling equipment manufacturer in Troy, OH is seeking a professional to conduct duty drawback refund analysis, ensure compliance, and implement process improvements within trade compliance. The role requires 2 to 4 years of experience and relevant education, alongside strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits such as health, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience required.
• Frequent travel (6-20%) and overnight stays (6-20%) needed.
• Non-degree candidates must have 6+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct duty drawback refund analysis and prepare necessary data.
• Identify process improvements and engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Research new laws and regulations for changes in drawback determination.
• Support trade compliance tasks and troubleshoot import/export issues.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Associate degree in Trade Compliance, Manufacturing or Supply Chain

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Duties

• Duty Drawback Refund Analysis- Extract, review, interpret and prepare necessary data for duty drawback claims. Work closely with service provider, broker, and freight forwarders, to determine, maintain, and audit duty drawback claims. Provide data and documentation to service provider. Track and provide statistics regarding refunds filed, refunding and outstanding. Create a method to report metrics regarding refund amounts claimed, received and outstanding. Create a metric for failed packages to identify trends. Identify corrective action needed and work with partners to implement process change. Ensure errors are identified and corrective action is taken to fulfill and resolve claims package for refund. Support improvement with negative trends by providing key training to personnel involved. Create and implement processes or improve current processes to maintain consistency. Work with stakeholders cross-functionally and internationally to identify and implement process improvements. Ensure auditability of refund requests to United States Customs and Border Protection by verifying compliance data to include classification and country of origin determination.
• Continuous Process Improvement Analysis- Work independently based on experience and knowledge to conduct analysis on trade compliance processes within the drawback framework to identify areas of additional refund potential. With minimal supervision, work with key stakeholders to implement processes that support additional drawback refunds and/or reduce the Company’s customs compliance risk.
• Research, Planning, and Implementation- Research upcoming or new laws, regulations, and best practices in drawback determination to plan needed changes and oversee execution of changes. Document procedures to support process creation, change, or improvement.
• Trade Compliance Team Support- Support tactical trade compliance tasks when directed. Troubleshoot Import / Export issues. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• Associate degree (Trade Compliance, Manufacturing or Supply Chain)
  • Non-degree considered if 6+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Frequent travel (6-20%)
• Frequent overnight stays (6-20%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced in document review or audit in Trade Compliance, Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Good organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to lead as an individual contributor and work as a contributing team member on cross-functional teams.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Professional with high degree of autonomy.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.