Trade Analyst - (B2)

Job Description Summary

Requires specialized trade expertise, ability to work independently with a keen attention to detail. The trade analyst executes Applied Materials global trade processes and compliance requirements, identifies opportunities for improvement and escalates issues. Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company's definition of Winning.

Overview

Applied Materials is seeking a Trade Analyst to provide support in achieving deliverables for key trade compliance programs including duty drawback and free trade agreements .

The trade analyst will be focused on executing global trade processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance and meeting company deliverables. This person will be responsible for ensuring process adherence, identifying, and escalating any compliance issues. They will be responsible for process documentation, and subsequent auditing of the compliance program.

Scope of responsibility primarily covers duty mitigation programs including duty drawback and free trade agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support trade Compliance activities including exports, imports, duty avoidance/recovery, support free trade agreement request
• Drive export/import compliance related projects and develop procedures in support of trade regulations. Deliver stated projects within agreed upon timeline
• Analyze assigned international trade activities and ensure trade activities comply with local and international trade requirements
• Analyze compliance self- assessments conducted by others and conduct compliance reviews of trade activities
• Generate and analyze compliance reports
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• Process-oriented. Able to drive initiatives/improvements for processes and procedures
• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members
• Logical thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to analyze possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents
• Learn & acquire customs and trade compliance knowledge through on-the-job training and coaching by Applied Materials Trade Analyst & Manager

Qualifications

• Understanding of free trade qualifications and duty drawback
• Familiar with international trade, export or import terminology (preferred)
• Ability to organize, multi-task and consistently follow up on time critical issues
• Ability to work independently in a multi-cultural environment and establish working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with SAP GTS is preferred
• Strong Microsoft Suite Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong analytical, investigative, written and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage numerous tasks and projects, track action items and ensure closure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel when requested

Company Facts:

• Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
• Fiscal 2020 Revenue: $17.2 billion
• Fiscal 2020 R&D: $2.2 billion
• Founded: November 10, 1967
• Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
• Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries
• Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
• Employees: ~24,000 worldwide
• Patents: ~14,300 issued

"Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong," said Gary Dickerson, president, and CEO. "Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers' roadmaps and outperform our markets."

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:
1 - 2 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.