Applied Materials FTZ Trade Specialist IV B4 

United States, Texas, Austin 

868706554

What We Offer

$92,000.00 - $126,500.00

As an, you will be a part of Applied’s Global Trade Operations team with the key responsibility to ensure Applied’s US FTZ business operations are conducted in compliance with customs regulations and export control laws in the most efficient and effective way possible.

In this role, you will report to the Global Trade Operations Senior Manager.

Key Responsibilities

The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist will ensure compliance with FTZ regulations, manage daily reporting for all inbound and outbound movement and communication with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to facilitate FTZ trade operations.

Foreign Trade Zone Functions:

• Ensure all FTZ operations adhere to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and FTZ program requirements.

• Serve as liaison with other functional areas within the organization to ensure the information systems are maintained, updated and accurate for FTZ reporting and compliance purposes.

• Maintain accurate records of all FTZ activities, including merchandise admissions, inventory movements, and exports.

• Responsible for updating and maintaining CBP Procedures Manual, Process Flows, SOPs, RACI Matrix.

• Responsible for maintenance of an audit system to verify compliance at the site.

• Responsible for monitoring the savings associated with the FTZ operations.

• Maintaining relationship with FTZ Board, Customs and Grantee.

• Oversee and reconcile FTZ inventory, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

• Prepare and submit necessary customs forms (e.g., CBP Form 214, 7501, 7512) for FTZ operations.

• Work with internal teams (logistics, inventory, finance) and external partners (Customs brokers, CBP) to ensure smooth FTZ operations.

• Prepare and submit required reports to the FTZ Board and other relevant agencies.

• Provide guidance and support to internal teams on FTZ-related matters.

• Investigate and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to FTZ operations.

• Keep abreast of changes in U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ program guidelines.

Support Functions:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Logistics Operations, Global Trade, Finance, Security, IT, and Legal.

• Partner with logistics and local customs to ensure freight process designs and executions are following Applied trade policies.

• Collaborate with external stakeholders.

• Ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are in place with continual monitoring for compliance.

Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Customs Broker License desirable

• Minimum 8 years relevant Trade experience

• 2+ years of experience administering a foreign-trade zone

• Demonstrated experience in leading projects and new implementations

• Experience with SAP S/4Hana a plus

• Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or an Operations Management related field is a plus but is not required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of U.S. import and export regulations, HTSUS merchandise classification, and FTZ procedures

• Strong understanding of FTZ operations and administration

• Experience with FTZ software

• Ability to demonstrate high sense of urgency

• Highly adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment

• Accustomed to taking accountability for ensuring that projects are completed in a timely manner

• Internally driven and proactive in approach

• Attention to details and analytical in problem solving

• Strong ability to effectively communicate at all levels and collaborate with a culturally diversified cross functional team

• Ability to adapt plans and priorities to meet service and / or operational challenges

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Full time

Assignee / Regular