Tarif Analyst

We are looking for a Tariff Drawback Analyst to join a contract engagement based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role will focus on building and executing a duty drawback recovery process by connecting import activity to exported finished goods, confirming supporting records, and preparing claims for duty reimbursement. The position is ideal for someone who can combine analytical accounting skills with practical knowledge of international trade documentation and who is comfortable working across teams to gather critical data.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the collection and review of import, inventory, and export records needed to support duty drawback claims from 2025 forward.

• Trace imported raw materials through bills of material, inventory activity, and shipment records to establish accurate import-to-export linkage.

• Partner with the external customs broker consultant to understand filing requirements, organize documentation, and move claims toward submission.

• Investigate internal systems and portals to locate missing transaction details, validate data accuracy, and resolve gaps that delay claim preparation.

• Communicate directly with onsite departments and cross-functional team members to request records, clarify discrepancies, and secure export support documents.

• Prepare drawback claim files with the required backup documentation, including proof of export and related customs records.

• Prioritize near-term claim opportunities to accelerate recoveries while creating a framework for additional filings as supporting data becomes available.

• Help establish a sustainable long-term process for ongoing drawback recovery, including documentation standards and reporting expectations.

Requirements:

• Experience working with duty drawback, customs duties, tariffs, or related trade compliance and recovery processes.

• Strong ability to mine and reconcile data across import records, export documents, inventory transactions, and bills of material.

• Working knowledge of export and import documentation, including records used to substantiate proof of export.

• Familiarity with FIFO-based inventory analysis and its application in product traceability or drawback support.

• Experience using ERP or operational systems such as SyteLine to research transactions and supporting records.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify data gaps, validate documentation, and organize findings for claim submission.

• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with internal stakeholders to obtain required information and move the process forward.