Consultant
Consultant
We provide clarity in a world of trade complexity so that businesses can grow further, faster, smarter. Over 30,000 clients trust us with their customs brokerage, trade consulting, global trade management and freight needs.
JOB SUMMARY
The Drawback Consultant will work directly with customers and CBP and will be involved in all aspects of the drawback process including preparing manual & automated claims, developing SOPs, and preparing responses to Customs inquiries. The Consultant will also be a source for the team with regulatory knowledge, able to train employees on different types of drawback, and handle multiple clients ranging in size and volume.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete processing and submission of drawback claims
- Management of multiple Drawback clients
- Completion of Applications, Desk Reviews, and other correspondence with CBP
- Available for guidance to the other members of the Drawback Team
- Assist with the integration of new drawback programs
- Provide consulting services to drawback clients
- Resolve client issues and suggest process improvements
- Maintain client folders, documentation and desk procedures
- Assist with maximization of existing drawback programs
- Provide outstanding customer service to clients
- Assist in monitoring the quality level for projects and ensure that quality issues are properly addressed and resolved.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- 5 + years of technical experience in customs and international trade
- Ideally 5 + years of technical drawback expertise in processing Drawback refunds
- Customs broker’s license, Certified Customs Specialist or confirmed customs experience
- Ability to read and understand customs rules and regulations and apply them to the clients’ operations and challenges
- Strong analytical ability and strategic thinker with ability to manage projects from inception through execution
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel and Access).
- Highly detail oriented and capable of handling large amounts of data
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Must be honest, dependable and confidential
- Excellent organizational skills and be able to work independently with minimal managerial input
- Self-starting and great with time management
- Concise communication skills (both verbally and in writing)
WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED
EDUCATION
COMPETENCIES
We know that women and people of color may be less likely to apply if their professional experience does not exactly match the job description. Livingston is striving to build a culture where differences are celebrated; therefore, if you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply even if your experience may not check every box.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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