Applied Materials Trade Analyst - B2 

United States, Texas, Austin 

161712080

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.

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 driveinitiatives/improvementsfor 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