Duty Drawback & Tariff Analyst

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

We are seeking a Duty Drawback & Tariff Analyst to join our growing team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization maximizes cost‑reduction opportunities related to freight cost, import duties, tariff classifications, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) duty drawback programs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong understanding of HTS classification, CBP regulations, import/export documentation, and duty drawback rules.

Location: On-site Clackamas, OR
Salary: $65,000 to $90,000 DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Work closely with internal and external departments such as logistics, procurement, finance, compliance, operations, and customs brokers to manage the tariff classification & compliance.
• Determine correct tariff classifications for imported and exported goods. Ensure compliance with CBP, BIS, and other regulatory agencies.
• Stay current with tariff changes, rulings, exclusions, and trade regulations. Monitor duty spend trends, tariff exposure, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Review commercial invoices, product specifications, and bills of materials for accurate tariff application.
• Manage the company’s duty drawback program, including manufacturing, inventory, unused items, and returned goods drawback types.
• Identify eligible drawback opportunities using import/export data analysis. Prepare, validate, and submit drawback claims on time.
• Maintain documentation required for audit, including import entries, export records, and manufacturing process proof.
• Develop dashboards (utilized Power BI and other software) or reporting tools to track drawback claim status and financial impact.
• Lead freight cost analysis (domestic and international) within all shipping activities and explore cost saving opportunities.

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or progress toward certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or import/export‑heavy industries.
• Familiarity with free trade agreements (USMCA, etc.).
• ERP or trade compliance software experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in customs compliance, tariff classification, or duty drawback.
• 2–5 years of experience working with customs brokers or ACE systems.
• 2–5 years of experience working with supply chain or freight analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel or BI tools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join a company with a long history of growth, innovation, and customer‑focused solutions. Work with a supportive team and enjoy benefits designed to support your health, family, and professional development including:

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 2 weeks per year
• 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans: PPO and HDHP with HSA
• Pet Insurance
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Safety Shoes:
  Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses:
  Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Coffee and healthy snacks daily
• Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout the Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Cornell Pump Company is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability employer.

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