Company Overview
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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Reporting into KLA’s Trade Compliance Manager in KLA’s Shanghai office, the individual in this role will be a member of a global team and support import and export compliance activities for all KLA offices and KLA subsidiaries in China, lead import/export classification reviews, and support daily operational activities (e.g., classification, customs inquiries), maintain import and export functional procedures, and assist with training on trade compliance-related issues and topics. The individual will also support regional trade compliance activities and company-wide trade compliance projects, as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyzing trade compliance regulatory developments, assessing impacts to the business, and supporting any actions required to maintain compliance
- Support customs inquiries during the import/export operations
- Support HS code classification and dual-use item reviews and ensure compliance with China import and export requirements.
- Coordinate and support applications for required export and import licenses, permits, and certifications with relevant government authorities.
- Support trade compliance audits to assess potential risk and track corrective actions
- Partner with cross‑functional teams (including logistics, procurement, engineering, and legal) to ensure import and export operations align with corporate compliance standards and business objectives.
- Support KLA Global Trade Compliance team on regional and corporate‑level initiatives and projects.
Qualifications
- BS is preferred, along with 3-5 years Trade Compliance experience and a good understanding of the international business environment
- Good knowledge of China import/export regulations, especially mechanical and electrical product HS tariff classification and customs declaration requirements. Knowledge of customs valuation and country-of-origin requirements a plus.
- Experience using automated trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP GTS)
- Technical/engineering background or experience is helpful
- Experience in high-tech industry or the semiconductor industry is preferred
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a global, cross‑functional environment.
- Fluent in English writing and speaking
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree, along with 3-5 years trade compliance experience and a good understanding of international business requirements. Good knowledge of China import/export regulations, especially mechanical and electrical products HS tariff classification and customs declaration requirement.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree
- 3-5 years of trade compliance experience
- Understanding of international business requirements and environment
- Knowledge of China import and export regulations
- Experience with mechanical and electrical product HS tariff classification
- Knowledge of customs declaration requirements
- Experience using automated trade compliance systems such as SAP GTS
- Knowledge of customs valuation and country-of-origin requirements
- Technical or engineering background
- Experience in the high-tech or semiconductor industry
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a global, cross-functional environment
- Fluent English writing and speaking skills
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