Trade Operations Analyst

Company Overview 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. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications 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 — while bringing a strong data-analytics capability to the function. Working on problems of diverse scope, the analyst evaluates trade data, identifies duty-savings and process-improvement opportunities, and ensures KLA’s import/export activity remains fully compliant with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with GTC, Finance, Freight, Regional Logistics, customs brokers, and external partners, and operates with limited day-to-day supervision.

Trade Operations   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.  Data analysis: Analyze trade, duty, and shipment data to identify trends, compliance risks, and duty-savings and process-improvement opportunities.  Reporting & dashboards: Build and maintain KPIs, metrics, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) to give leadership visibility into trade operations performance.  Insight to action: Translate analysis into 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 and communicate business impacts; recommend and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

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