Manager, Import Trade Control
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07-11-2025
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Job Summary
âJoin UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence.âThis is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed a strong focus on quality with a passion for success join us today!â
UCT is looking for a talented Manager Trade Control to join us!
The Import Trade Control Manager is responsible for ensuring organizations import activities comply with all applicable United States import regulations and UCT internal policies. This role oversees import operations manages relationships with UCT customs brokers US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and develops strategies to optimize import processes while mitigating compliance risks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compliance Management:
- Ensure adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
- Maintain and update import compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on import operations.
- Tariff Expertise:
- Serve as the resident expert on all U.S. tariffs with applicable countries what tariff codes apply to what products and Semiconductor USMCA and other exemptions.
- Operational Oversight:
- Oversee import documentation classification valuation and country of origin determinations.
- Manage relationships with customs brokers freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers.
- Direct the team to review entries to ensure errors are corrected by broker.
- Guide the team on PSC.
- Coordinate with internal departments (e.g. procurement legal logistics) to ensure smooth import operations.
- People Management:
- Manage Trade Compliance Specialists.
- Risk Mitigation & Audits:
- Conduct internal audits and assessments of import transactions.
- Lead corrective actions and process improvements based on audit findings.
- Respond to inquiries and investigations from U.S. customs authorities.
- Strategic Initiatives:
- Support duty drawback programs and Foreign-Trade Zone.
- Collaborate on global trade projects and initiatives.
- Training & Communication:
- Provide training to internal stakeholders on import compliance topics.
- Primary point of contact for import-related issues and guidance.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle).
- Familiarity with global trade management software.
- Ability to work cross-functionally.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience working in semiconductor capital equipment or contract manufacturing industry preferred.
Educational/Certification Requirement:
- Bachelors degree in International Business Supply Chain or related field (Masters preferred).
Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience in import compliance customs or global trade.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. import regulations HTS classification valuation country of origin rules and tariff related issues and experience in minimizing tariffs.
- Experience with ACE AES and other U.S. CBP systems.
- Licensed Customs Broker (preferred).
- Excellent analytical communication and project management skills.
Management Experience:
- 5 years of experience managing a team
Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.
UCTâoffers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees which includes medical dental vision 401(k) and paid time off.
If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Freight Experience
- AS400
- FDA Regulations
- EDI
- Food Industry
- Supply Chain Experience
- NVOCC
- Microsoft Excel
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics
About Company
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. was founded 30 years ago in Hayward, CA. UCT is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components and parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT o ... View more
