Applied Material's is currently seeking a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Trade Specialist located at our Austin Texas location. This position is part of our Legal and Compliance Organization.
As an FTZ Trade Specialist, you will be a part of Applied's Global Trade Operations team with the key responsibility to ensure Applied's US FTZ 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 FTZ import and export operations and process improvements aimed to achieve operational excellence. The FTZ Trade Specialist works collaboratively with all lines of business, security, supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, service providers, suppliers, and external stakeholders as needed to ensure compliance for the Company's FTZ import and export transactions. This position provides opportunities to increase knowledge base of U.S. import/export laws and regulations.
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In this role, you will report to the Global Trade Operations Senior Manager.
Key Responsibilities
The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist will ensure compliance with FTZ regulations, manage daily reporting for all inbound and outbound movement and communication with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to facilitate FTZ trade operations.
Foreign Trade Zone Functions:
- Ensure all FTZ operations adhere to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and FTZ program requirements.
- Serve as liaison with other functional areas within the organization to ensure the information systems are maintained, updated and accurate for FTZ reporting and compliance purposes.
- Maintain accurate records of all FTZ activities, including merchandise admissions, inventory movements, and exports.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining CBP Procedures Manual, Process Flows, SOPs, RACI Matrix.
- Responsible for maintenance of an audit system to verify compliance at the site.
- Responsible for monitoring the savings associated with the FTZ operations.
- Maintaining relationship with FTZ Board, Customs and Grantee.
- Oversee and reconcile FTZ inventory, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Prepare and submit necessary customs forms (e.g., CBP Form 214, 7501, 7512) for FTZ operations.
- Work with internal teams (logistics, inventory, finance) and external partners (Customs brokers, CBP) to ensure smooth FTZ operations.
- Prepare and submit required reports to the FTZ Board and other relevant agencies.
- Provide guidance and support to internal teams on FTZ-related matters.
- Investigate and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to FTZ operations.
- Keep abreast of changes in U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ program guidelines.
Support Functions:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Logistics Operations, Global Trade, Finance, Security, IT, and Legal.
- Partner with logistics and local customs to ensure freight process designs and executions are following Applied trade policies.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders.
- Ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are in place with continual monitoring for compliance.
Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partner and directly or indirectly lead within a matrix, multi-site, global, cross functional team consisting of representatives from security, transportation operations, warehouse operations, engineering, manufacturing, finance, trade compliance, and other organizations. Must be able to effectively present to and influence vertically and horizontally inside Applied at all levels and functions. Must be able to exercise effective leadership with a team of highly motived and capable logistics professionals with a high degree of business acumen.
Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Customs Broker License desirable
- Minimum 8 years relevant Trade experience
- 2+ years of experience administering a foreign-trade zone
- Demonstrated experience in leading projects and new implementations
- Experience with SAP S/4Hana a plus
- Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or an Operations Management related field is a plus but is not required.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Understanding of U.S. import and export regulations, HTSUS merchandise classification, and FTZ procedures
- Strong understanding of FTZ operations and administration
- Experience with FTZ software
- Ability to demonstrate high sense of urgency
- Highly adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Accustomed to taking accountability for ensuring that projects are completed in a timely manner
- Internally driven and proactive in approach
- Attention to details and analytical in problem solving
- Strong ability to effectively communicate at all levels and collaborate with a culturally diversified cross functional team
- Ability to adapt plans and priorities to meet service and / or operational challenges
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
4 - 7 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Shift:
10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Referral Payment Plan:
Employee Referral (Standard)
U.S. Salary Range:
$92,000.00 - $126,500.00
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.