Trade Operations Analyst

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. The company invests 15% of sales back into R&D, focusing on innovation with expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers.

About the role

KLA’s Corporate Logistics organization is seeking a seasoned Trade Operations Analyst to join the Trade Operations team within the Freight and Trade Operations Team. This career-level individual contributor is responsible for the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of KLA’s U.S. trade operations, including customs compliance, duty drawback, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations. The role requires strong data-analytics capability and ensures KLA’s import/export activity remains fully compliant with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other regulatory requirements. This position partners closely with GTC, Finance, Freight, Regional Logistics, customs brokers, and external partners, operating with limited day-to-day supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily U.S. customs operations and ensure import/export activity complies with CBP regulations and applicable U.S. trade laws.
• Oversee customs broker management and broker selection, maintain the brokerage handbook and SOPs, and audit broker entries for accuracy.
• Maintain records-retention practices and audit-ready documentation for internal, CBP, and CTPAT reviews.
• Administer KLA’s duty drawback programs (U.S. and international) to maximize duty recovery and cost savings. Prepare duty and drawback forecasts, reconcile claims, and support post-entry reconciliation and refund tracking.
• Partner with Finance and brokers to validate drawback data, filings, and supporting documentation.
• Support FTZ operations including admissions, withdrawals, and inventory tracking in accordance with CBP and FTZ Board requirements.
• Analyze trade, duty, and shipment data to identify trends, compliance risks, and duty-savings and process-improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain KPIs, metrics, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) to give leadership visibility into trade operations performance.
• Translate analysis into actionable recommendations and support automation and continuous improvement of trade processes.
• Coordinate with GTC, Finance, Freight Logistics, Regional Logistics, and external partners (brokers, forwarders, CBP).
• Monitor regulatory changes, communicate business impacts, and recommend and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in trade operations, customs/trade compliance, customs brokerage, or import/export operations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs (CBP) regulations, FTZ requirements, and duty drawback.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and hands-on experience turning trade data into reports, dashboards, and insights (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, and/or SQL).
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with high attention to detail and an audit-ready mindset.
• Ability to work with limited supervision on problems of diverse scope, exercising sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP GTS (or comparable global trade management systems) and ERP trade data.
• Experience with FTZ inventory/management and duty drawback software (e.g., ICRS, Integration Point).
• Semiconductor, high-tech, or capital-equipment industry trade experience.
• Experience with process automation and advanced analytics for trade or supply chain data.

Pay

Base pay range: $72,400.00 - $123,100.00 annually.

Benefits

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits such as:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(K) including company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance and 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.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.