Customs Specialist

Introduction to the Job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage import and export filings to ensure compliance with international regulations
• Review Customs and export requirements and strengthen internal controls
• Prepare and update training materials for import/export compliance
• Maintain and improve internal procedures and presentations
• Develop and implement new compliance processes and project plans
• Conduct audits to verify adherence to trade regulations
• Support Duty Drawback processes and global improvement projects
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, improve compliance efficiency and support reporting
• Cross-functional project coordination, ensuring timelines, scope and quality goals are met
• Up to 10% travel annually within the US and internationally

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field; or equivalent years of work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance and/or customs operations; or other relevant experience
• Customs broker license preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Experience with data analysis tools; Spotfire experience preferred
• Project management experience is a plus

Skills

• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex compliance issues
• Communicate clearly and professionally with global stakeholders
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Work independently and take ownership of deliverables
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple deadlines
• Build collaborative relationships across teams and functions
• Identify process bottlenecks and drive improvements
• Maintain a proactive and results-driven approach

Other Information

• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to 2 days a week)
• Additional Responsibilities: Potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents