Import Operations Specialist - (B2)

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

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Import Trade Operations Specialist to ensure US import compliance and efficient operations. You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, brokers, and government agencies to manage import transactions and drive process improvements.

The role requires working knowledge of U.S. import laws, 3+ years of experience, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. import laws and regulations and practical application in import compliance processes.
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels and to work in a team.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with data interpretation.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analytics/visualization.
• Experience in regulated, high-tech or semiconductor industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve import shipment issues with freight forwarders, brokers and agencies.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements aligned with management.
• Review data accuracy including valuation, origin, unit of measure, classification.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties for import clearance documents.
• Ensure compliance with government laws and import controls.
• Define and operate processes and systems related to import controls.
• Maintain controls, records, and audit preparation for import entries.
• Apply quality principles to identify improvements and propose options to management.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Multinational environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00

Location: Austin,TX

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Applied Material’s is currently seeking an Import Trade Operations Specialist located in Austin, TX. This position is part of our Legal and Compliance Organization. As an Import Trade Operations Specialist, you will be a 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 import control laws in the most efficient and effective way possible. You will actively participate in the execution of import operations and the development of process improvements aimed to achieve operational excellence. The Import Trade Operations 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 transactions. As such, the Import Trade Operations Specialist must have working knowledge of U.S. import laws and regulations. In this role, you will report to the Global Trade Operations Senior Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve import shipment issues working with internal and third parties such as freight forwarders, customs brokers and government agencies and possess the ability to determine when to escape to management for resolution.
• Identify process gaps/inefficiencies/improvements and implement solutions as aligned with management.
• Review and resolve any data accuracy including valuation, country of origin, unit of measure, classification.
• Interact with internal and third party to obtain any supporting documents for import clearance activity.
• Ensuring import activities comply with government laws and regulations.
• Define, enable, run and operate processes and systems as related to customs import controls.
• Maintain processes, controls, record keeping and audit preparation regarding import entry.
• Apply quality principles to identify process improvement opportunities, determine available options, implementation strategies and make recommendations to management.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of and experience with U.S. CBP, FTR laws and regulations and practical application in import compliance processes, procedures, and policies.
• Understanding of PGA including FDA, USDA, EPA.
• 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 complex 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 3 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, Licences, Lean Six Sigma and Training a plus.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

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