Import Expert

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Rehovot, ISR
In-Office
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage global imports by air and sea, coordinating suppliers, logistics providers, vendor schedules, and urgent production deliveries. Responsibilities include freight and duty budget management, cost-reduction initiatives, shipment-status infrastructure, import regulations, permits, licenses, and risk mitigation related to market disruptions, airlines, business continuity, and natural disasters.
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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


Location:

Rehovot,ISR

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. 

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Import Team Leader to join our unique Trade team that manages Imports and Exports from and to all over the world (activity management, not employees).


What’s in it for you?

Working independently in one of the advanced Hitech Companies Importing lots of technologies and Exporting High End Products to Customers leading the market.


Our Group: 

Trade Team: We Import from all over the world, Suppliers (Using Air and Sea), Customers, Applied other sites. We Export to Customers, Suppliers, Applied Sites and AGS WHs. Team is responsible for Import and Export Regulation, Licenses, Permits, PPW data integrity, Costs, LT and quality.


What you'll be doing:

  • Managing all Imports from suppliers, using Air and Sea channels.
  • Work closely with PATs, Vendor Schedules, Logistics.
  • Provide solutions for Urgent deliveries to production floor (Logistics Provider/Transit Time /Cost).
  • Manage the Freight & Duty Budget.
  • Initiate Cost Reduction Projects.
  • Establish new communication/information infrastructures to update Ship status.
  • Read the market (Obstacles, Air Lines, BCP, Nature Disasters, Else) and provide a clear picture with solutions.

What you should have?

  • High interpersonal skills and relations, team player.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree.
  • Independency, Assertiveness, Proactiveness.
  • Like to change and improve.
  • Well familiar with the market/solutions/capabilities.
  • Problems solver and knows how to connect and bridge gaps.

Who we are?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Working under Ramp, Sensitive Geopolitical situation, Evolving Trade restrictions, R&D Projects, Operational Challenges, Changing Priorities, thus should stay calm and foster an approachable environment for internal customers.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of relevant import or trade experience
  • Relevant bachelor's degree
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Team-oriented collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Assertiveness and proactiveness
  • Familiarity with import market solutions and capabilities
  • Problem-solving and gap-bridging abilities
  • Ability to adapt to change and drive improvement

Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
23,282 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.

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