Program Manager (North America Duty Drawback)

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We are currently seeking a qualified Duty Drawback Program Manager to join our growing Lucid's Trade Compliance team. This position requires an experienced professional with good working knowledge and experience in US Customs Duty Drawback. We are looking for an outstanding individual who possesses ambition, integrity, personal accountability, a high level of energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude, and a passion for Trade Compliance.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You Will:

• Lead Lucid's Duty Drawback Program

• Manage the required compliance Duty Drawback data gathering internally at Lucid with IT, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Import Customs Brokers and Export Freight Forwarders

• Validate the Duty Drawback data integrity per US Customs compliance requirements and resolve any data discrepancies that resulted from the Drawback data validation, such as HS classifications, unit of measures, quantities, etc.

• Oversee the performance of the Duty Drawback Broker

• Perform internal audit of the Drawback claims

• Work with Lucid's suppliers to maximize drawback recovery

• Assist with oversight and management of all Duty Drawback record-keeping requirements

• Train key internal personnel on Duty Drawback requirements

• Report internal Duty Drawback-related KPI's

• Support Lucid's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) programs, as needed

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business or a related field, or Associates Degree with relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

• 5+ years of solid experience working in a dynamic Global Trade Compliance environment customs compliance experience in a complex import/export environment

• Minimum of 3 years of US Duty Drawback experience

• Good understanding and working experience with section 19 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 190 on Duty Drawback and TFTEA

• Experience managing large dataset in MS Excel, including pivot tables

• Knowledge of Tableau and/or MS Power BI

• Excellent Project Management skills

• Strong effective and persuasive verbal and written communication with internal and external partners, different levels of management, and government agencies

• Strong working experience with an Importer/Exporter, preferably a manufacturer such as an automaker, auto parts manufacturer, or a high-tech equipment manufacturer

• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective issue identification and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive industry experience (auto manufacturing is a major plus)
• Manufacturing Drawback experience (for vehicle manufacturing is a major plus)
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$85,900-$118,140 USD

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