Global Trade Classifier

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a Global Trade Compliance specialist to analyze HTS and ECCN classifications for Applied Materials systems, spare parts, and other products imported and exported.

You will audit classifications, maintain SAP/GTS master data for the US and other countries, and support regional customs audits, training, and procedural updates. The role requires hands-on data analysis and clear communication to drive compliance improvements.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in U.S. HTS & ECCN Classification.
• Degree in Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial Production or Aeronautical engineering.
• Understanding of other jurisdictions HTS & ECCN classifications.
• Mechanical/Industrial Production experience; knowledge of GD&T, drawing reading.
• Strong Microsoft Suite Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Strong data analysis and administrative skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage tasks and track items.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with international trade, export or import terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform HTS & ECCN classification determinations of Applied Materials systems, spare parts, and other products for import and export.
• Audit HTS classifications and maintain company's master classification database & SAP/GTS for US and other different countries.
• Assist with regional Customs Audits, compliance program reviews & update procedures as pertinent to drive continues improvement.
• Assist in compliance data collection and record keeping.
• Support compliance training and audit activities.
• Generate and analyze compliance reports.
• Participate in root cause analysis of international trade issues, recommend solutions to help implement corrective actions.
• Supporting Customs inquiries related to classifications of products.
• Other Projects as assigned by trade management.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Data analysis

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

International trade terminology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or related engineering

Tools

SAP GTS

TeamCenter

Unigraphics

CAD software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze assigned international trade activities and ensure trade activities comply with local and international trade requirements


• Participate in root cause analysis of international trade issues, recommend solutions to help implement corrective actions


• Identify and research trade activities with special compliance requirements such as licenses, permits or other government approvals. Coordinate or obtain required documents or approvals and ensure conditions are met


• Participate in international trade related projects, analyze requirements, provide advice, set up new trade processes, write procedures and monitor results


• Use business ERP and other database to research and analyze trade data


• Develop and provide trade compliance training


• Analyze compliance self- assessments conducted by others and conduct compliance reviews of trade activities


• Generate and analyze compliance reports

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Project description

Global Trade is a division of Applied Materials which continuously supports all the activities of Import & Export of products and services. Due to the policies and restrictions in different regions and counties, global trade team continuously monitors all the imports and exports. Global Trade team is involved in generating the US & other country HTS and ECCN codes required during the shipment of spare parts and a complete production tool. The activities of the team involve part classification based on their technical functionality.

Roles and Responsibility

• Perform Customs Trade HTS & ECCN Classification determinations of Applied Materials systems, spare parts, and other products for import and export


• Audit HTS classifications and maintain company's master classification database & SAP/GTS for US and other different countries.


• Assist with regional Customs Audits, compliance program reviews & update procedures as pertinent to drive continues improvement.


• Assist in compliance data collection and record keeping


• Support compliance training and audit activities


• Generate and analyze compliance reports


• Participate in root cause analysis of international trade issues, recommend solutions to help implement corrective actions


• Supporting Customs inquiries related to classifications of products


• Other Projects as assigned by trade management

Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of advanced technology & process involved in Semiconductor, Flat Panel, Solar cell manufacturing (SEMI, Nanomanufacturing).


• Knowledge of import and/or export trade compliance elements, e.g., Harmonized Tariff Schedules, Export Classification Commodity Numbers, Customs entry process, Customs invoicing requirements, special trade program requirements, etc.


• Able to demonstrate the ability to conduct classification analysis to arrive at an accurate HTS and ECCN Classification, by using various trade tools such as GRIs, CROSS rulings, WCO explanatory notes, and Export Regulations & other Classification Tools

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in U.S. HTS & ECCN Classification


• Degree- in Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial Production, Aeronautical engineering


• An understanding of other jurisdictions HTS & ECCN classifications


• Mechanical/ Industrial Production experience, Knowledge of GD & T, Drawing reading


• Strong Microsoft Suite Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)


• Strong data analysis and administrative skills


• Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage numerous tasks and projects, track action items and ensure closure


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Familiar with international trade, export or import terminology (preferred)

Additional Qualifications

• SAP GTS experience is a plus


• Experience with TeamCenter, Unigraphics & other CAD software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience

1 - 2 Years

Shift

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel

Not Specified

Relocation Eligible

No

Referral Payment Plan

None

Salary Range

$64,000.00 - $88,000.00

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.