Compliance Professional

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Compliance Professional

Location(s): Orlando, FL

Top Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate, maintain, and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.), and auditing prior to claim submissions.
• Direct the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring the broker has accurate data and documents to timely submit claims.
• Review the business's import and export activity to ensure refund opportunities are maximized.
• Monitor drawback bonds sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory to make bond changes as needed.
• Manage and document duty drawback refunds, ensuring allocation to the appropriate business area and reporting to Finance.
• Drive process improvement in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting & Finance to maximize refund per manufactured unit.
• Coordinate with the Client. businesses, Customs Regulatory, and Duty Drawback broker for the review and response of Drawback Desk Reviews/CF28's.
• Remain up to date on federal regulation changes impacting the duty drawback program and evaluate the impact on current processes.
• Conduct feasibility analysis of SEI and affiliate businesses' eligibility to leverage Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.
• Advise U.S. business areas on Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zone questions and strategies to facilitate compliant duty optimization and recovery.
• Take initiative to collaborate with business areas and the Customs Functional Excellence team to drive digitalization and modernization of data collection/processing for the Duty Drawback program.
• Maintain and update current drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare and submit rulings for any new activity.
• Maintain Drawback Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, and develop new Procedures/Templates/Forms/Fact Sheets as required.
• Develop and provide Duty Drawback related training to peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and businesses, as necessary to maintain a high level of compliance awareness.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of successful experience in U.S. Customs / Import Operations.
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist is preferred.
• Knowledge of CFR 15 and 19, with in-depth knowledge of Duty Drawback Regulations.
• Highly motivated with a strong drive to self-organize work, and the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Ability to identify and propose corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Hands-on experience with ERPs, preferably SAP, and Global Trade management software.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and other tools to analyze data, with the ability to effectively use office automation and software tools.
• Strong analytical skills; knowledge in data analytics is a plus.
• Ability to work with a team and independently, with an organized, disciplined approach.
• Ability to work with cross-functional (including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering) and cross-cultural teams located in different time zones.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.