Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Import/Export Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth planning, coordination, and execution of both international and domestic shipments, including specialized handling of sensitive high‑technology equipment, inspection systems, and parts. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, communicates effectively across teams, and brings strong problem‑solving skills to every challenge.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule international & domestic shipments, including specialized handling for sensitive high‑tech equipment and inspection systems to ensure timely delivery.
- Communicate with external service providers and relay key information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare all required shipping documentation for assigned regions or customers.
- Analyze issues or reports, recommend corrective actions, and monitor resolution through completion.
- Generate departmental reports for senior management.
- Maintain and update department metrics.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred with at least 3 years of experience, in international shipping/traffic operations.
- Strong English skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to schedule and monitor shipments and ensure service providers follow special handling instructions for sensitive equipment.
- Strong judgment within established procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
- SAP proficiency preferred.
- Hazardous Materials Certification is an advantage.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
- Strong administrative skills, including online filing, telephone etiquette, order follow‑up, and document organization.
- High Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate across the organization.
- Strong critical‑thinking skills with the ability to anticipate issues and drive solutions.
- Experience with Letters of Credit is preferred
- Ability to generate and consolidate reports for presentation to senior management.
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree preferred or AA degree with 6 years of experience in international shipping/traffic operations
- At least 3 years of experience
- Strong English skills (written and verbal)
- SAP proficiency preferred
- Hazardous Materials Certification
- Experience with Letters of Credit
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching and financial planning support. Student debt assistance and related financial benefits reinforce long-term savings and security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and broad-based RSU participation that extend equity beyond a narrow group. These elements complement competitive pay and bonuses to strengthen total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs span paid time off, paid company holidays, and paid volunteer time. Family care and bonding leave and back-up care services add flexibility during life events.
KLA Insights
What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
