Senior Global Trade Compliance Specialist

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA seeks a Senior Export Specialist to lead export/import compliance with a primary focus on U.S. export controls.

The role partners with Legal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and regional teams to standardize processes and improve data quality across global operations. Responsibilities include classification, license assessments, dashboards, audits support, and driving automation initiatives while ensuring compliance with sanctions and customs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with related work experience of 3 years; Master’s with 6 years; Bachelor’s with 8 years.
• Experience in semiconductor/electronics/advanced manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of EAR, ECCN classification, export licensing, sanctions, and transfer considerations.

Responsibilities

• Support Classification Engineering Lead in ECCN determinations and HS/HTS classifications for equipment and related tech.
• Assist export control reviews, restricted party screening, license assessments, and disclosure evaluations.
• Post‑clearance reviews, disclosures, and compliance inquiries.
• Design and improve export/import processes, controls, SOPs, and governance procedures.
• Develop exception reporting, validation controls, data feeds, and KPIs for compliance data.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics for trade compliance metrics.
• Identify risks and drive data‑driven decisions; coordinate with brokers, forwarders, and providers.
• Lead trade compliance projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing to standardize processes.
• Support audits and periodic reviews of trade compliance controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes and present risk assessments to leadership.

Skills

Export controls

Data analysis

Power BI

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years

Master’s Degree with 6 years

Doctorate with 3 years

Tools

SAP GTS

SAP

ACE reporting

Trade management systems

Power BI dashboards

Job description

KLA seeks a Senior Export Specialist to lead export/import compliance with a primary focus on U.S. export controls.

The role partners with Legal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and regional teams to standardize processes and improve data quality across global operations. Responsibilities include classification, license assessments, dashboards, audits support, and driving automation initiatives while ensuring compliance with sanctions and customs.