Drawback Associate

About Flexport:

At Flexport we believe global trade can move the human race forward. Thats why its our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. Were shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today companies of all sizesfrom emerging brands to Fortune 500suse Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business society and the environment Come join us.

Help Facilitate Our Clients Duty Recovery Efforts

The opportunity:

Flexport is experiencing massive growth with 2500 Flexporters across 20 global offices and warehouses. And were just getting started. With revenue growing at breakneck speed Flexport is looking for a Drawback Associate to join our Drawback and Refund Services branch of our Trade Management this role youll be responsible for optimizing our clients drawback recoveries and facilitating their drawback experience alongside some of the smartest people in the logistics industry as we collectively challenge the status quo and reduce the friction in global trade.

You will:

• Prepare US and foreign duty drawback or other duty and import tax refund forms and data as necessary for establishing and maintaining our clients drawback programs
• Collect and analyze import export manufacturing and other business documents and data
• Complete data entry when necessary to convert data into electronic formal
• Prepare drawback claims utilizing drawback software solutions analyze results and troubleshoot issues
• Manage and maintain import export and other client and claim databases
• Submit documentation and claims to Customs and follow up as necessary
• Work to ensure compliance with drawback and other regulations
• Manage the day-to-day drawback operations for clients
• Assist your team and the drawback organization with tasks that will allow for timely and effective filings of claims.
• Assist Senior Associates when onboarding team members with client communication and when working with new clients in order to prepare for future opportunities on the drawback team.

You should have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and detail-oriented with superior organizational multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Office suite with emphasis on Excel and Google equivalents analytical tools and functions highly desirable
• Familiarity with large sets of data
• Mastery of email communication. You keep the inbox at zero.
• High level of computer literacy. No paper. All digital.
• Some industry knowledge including classification valuation duty minimization and avoidance strategies government regulations and rulings and other trade information preferred.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university Licensed Customs Broker preferred
• A compliance first attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.

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The US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus equity and benefits):

$65000 - $75000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex national origin age physical and mental disability health status marital and family status sexual orientation gender identity and expression military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Required Experience:

IC