Applied Material’s is currently seeking an Export Trade Operations Lead Specialist located at one of the following US locations, Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA. This position is part of our Legal and Compliance Organization.

　　As an Export Trade Operations Lead Specialist, you will be part of Applied’s Global Trade Operations team with the key responsibility to ensure Applied’s US business operations are conducted in compliance with customs regulations and export control laws in the most efficient and effective way possible. You will actively participate in the execution of export operations and the development of process improvements aimed to achieve operational excellence.

　　The Export Trade Operations Lead Specialist works collaboratively with all lines of business, purchasing, logistics, service providers, suppliers, customs brokers, and government agencies to ensure compliance for the Company’s import and export transactions. As such, the Export Trade Operations Lead Specialist must have working knowledge of U.S. export laws and regulations.

　　In this role, you will report to the Global Trade Operations Senior Manager.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Apply quality principles to identify process improvement opportunities, determine available options, implementation strategies and make recommendations to management.

　　Resolve export shipment issues working with internal and third parties such as freight forwarders for resolution.

　　Ensuring export activities comply with government laws and regulations. The laws and regulations include but are not limited to: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This includes the export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other trade operations matters.

　　Interacting regularly with and providing operational support and guidance including export declaration compliance matters to internal stakeholders.

　　File, audit and amend AES declarations as needed.

　　Train new and existing ACE users on EEI filings.

　　Work with US Census to resolve export declaration issues including SAP system errors and fatal error review.

　　Support activity within SAP ECC/GTS including reviewing and releasing transaction blocks.

　　Perform internal self-assessments to ensure trade compliance activities are executed properly.

　　Execute processes, controls, record keeping and audit preparation regarding export declarations.

　　Monitor compliance and performance of external service providers and participate in service review meetings and evaluate quality levels.

　　Lead in identifying process gaps/inefficiencies/improvements and solutions as aligned with management.

　　Lead team in daily activities.

　　Provide management team with weekly and monthly metrics and KPIs.

　　Lead process improvement initiatives working with GIS team, internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

　　Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

　　Requirements

　　Thorough working knowledge of and experience with U.S. CBP, EAR, FTR laws and regulations and practical application in export compliance processes, procedures, and policies.

　　Ability to communicate with professionals and people of all levels of the organization and to operate effectively within a team environment.

　　Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify patterns and trends.

　　Proficient in excel, data analytics and visualization.

　　Well-developed organizational, priority management and planning skills.

　　Working knowledge of integrated logistics management.

　　Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills.

　　Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

　　Keen attention to details and accurate in execution of any task.

　　Ability to work autonomously, with minimal direction, self-motivated and results driven.

　　Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams and international environment.

　　Exhibits a high level of integrity and discretion.

　　At least 5 or more years of experience in related field.

　　Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

　　Preferred experience in highly regulated, high-tech or semiconductor industry.

　　Professional Certificates, Licenses, Lean Six Sigma and Training a plus.

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　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Skills:

　　Certifications:

　　Languages:

　　Years of Experience:

　　2 - 4 Years

　　Work Experience:

　　Additional Information

　　Time Type:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Assignee / Regular

　　Travel:

　　Yes, 10% of the Time

　　Relocation Eligible:

　　No

　　U.S. Salary Range:

　　$76,000.00 - $104,500.00

　　The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

　　For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

　　Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.