FTZ and Duty Drawback Coordinator (Lincolnshire)

FTZ Administration & Duty Drawback Support Coordinator

Job Summary

The FTZ Administration & Duty Drawback Support Coordinator provides essential operational and administrative support for the company's daily Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and Duty Drawback programs. This role is crucial for maintaining audit-ready documentation, coordinating with external brokers, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations across all import and drawback functions.

Key Responsibilities

Duty Drawback Operations

The coordinator will assist the Drawback Specialist with the daily execution and sustainment of the duty drawback program :

• Claim Documentation : Collect, organize, and match all required source documentation for drawback claims, including import entry summaries, commercial invoices, export documentation (EEI), and bills of lading.
• Broker Coordination : Serve as the primary operational contact for the Customs Broker, focusing on data coordination and secure electronic transfer of validated claim data for submission via ACE.
• Recordkeeping : Maintain a comprehensive, audit-ready archive of all drawback claim files, ensuring quick retrieval and substantiation for internal or CBP review.
• Reporting : Track the status of all filed claims (e.g., pending review, liquidated, paid) and provide weekly progress reports on recovery amounts to the manager.
• Discrepancy Resolution : Collaborate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal finance teams to resolve documentation and data discrepancies necessary for timely claim completion.

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Administration

The coordinator provides daily administrative support and coordination for all FTZ activities :

Compliance Support & Ad-Hoc Import Data

The coordinator provides supporting assistance to the Trade Compliance Manager for specialized import functions :

Required Skills & Qualifications