Senior Import/Export Specialist

About the role

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The Senior Import/Export Specialist is a key member of the Global Trade Compliance team responsible for ensuring compliant, efficient, and scalable import and export operations with a primary focus on U.S. imports. This role is responsible for complex tariff classification, import compliance controls, analytics, audit support, process design, and cross-functional trade compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain HS/HTS classifications and support ECCN determinations for semiconductor equipment, spare parts, components, electronics, software, and related technologies.
• Review and validate broker filings, customs documentation, customs values, country of origin declarations, and trade remedy applicability.
• Act as a primary interface for CBP Requests for Information (CF-28/29s etc), audits, post-entry reviews, disclosures, and compliance inquiries.
• Design, document, and continuously improve import/export processes, controls, SOPs, and governance procedures.
• Develop exception reporting, validation controls, systemic data feeds, and compliance monitoring metrics.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, compliance analytics, and exception reporting to monitor key trade compliance KPIs, identify operational and regulatory risks, and drive data-driven decision making.
• Partner closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and external service providers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, broker instructions, service level expectations, and established standard operating procedures.
• Lead trade compliance projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with logistics providers, customs brokers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to standardize global processes.
• Support internal and external audits and conduct periodic reviews of trade compliance controls and records.
• Monitor regulatory changes and present risk assessments and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.
• Solid understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and import documentation.
• Solid understanding of ECCN classification, EAR requirements, and restricted party screening.
• Experience responding to customs audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience within semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing, or other technology industries.
• Experience with SAP GTS, SAP, ACE reporting, or trade management systems.
• Experience crafting controls, validations, automation solutions, and exception-based monitoring.
• Sophisticated Power BI dashboard development and data visualization.
• Sophisticated Excel skills including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and XLOOKUP.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into business actions.
• Experience supporting workflow automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

• Import Compliance Expertise
• Executive Communication
• Process Development & Continuous Improvement
• Project Leadership
• Risk Management & Audit Readiness
• Data-Driven Decision Making

Pay

Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave