Trade Analyst- Duty Mitigation
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$92000.00 - $126500.00Location:
AustinTX WashingtonDCYoull benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.
About the team
The Global Trade Compliance team enables compliant efficient and scalable global operations by embedding trade compliance into data systems and processes. We partner crossfunctionally across finance supply chain IT and external service providers to automate trade operations mitigate duty spend and ensure adherence to complex global regulatory requirements. The team operates at the intersection of trade compliance data analytics and technology continuously advancing the maturity of global trade programs.
About the role
The Trade Analyst supports the effectiveness and scalability of global duty mitigation programs through datadriven insight systems enablement and strong regulatory execution. This role transforms complex trade and financial data into actionable recommendations supports automation initiatives and partners crossfunctionally to ensure global trade programs are compliant efficient and built to scale.
Responsibilities
- Drive global duty mitigation initiatives through datadriven analysis to improve compliance scalability and financial outcomes.
- Apply deep knowledge of trade and customs regulations (including FTAs and Duty Drawback) to ensure compliant program design and execution.
- Validate trade data and controls to maintain accuracy integrity and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Support internal and external audits including CBP reviews by analyzing data preparing documentation and strengthening audit readiness.
- Analyze complex trade finance and ERP datasets (e.g. SAP) to identify risks trends and opportunities to optimize duty savings.
- Deliver clear financial reporting and insights translating complex data into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
- Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives using scalable technologyenabled solutions.
- Partner crossfunctionally with global stakeholders to manage projects communicate progress and drive accountability.
- Develop and maintain SOPs process flows controls and metrics to enable consistent global execution.
- Partner with IT and system owners to design implement and enhance automated trade solutions (e.g. SAP S/4HANA FTZ systems broker integrations).
- Support system implementations and enhancements including requirements definition UAT testing and postdeployment validation.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in global trade trade compliance or related functions such as logistics or supply chain.
- Experience leading projects and collaborating crossfunctionally with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong data analysis skills including advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau).
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience with Duty Drawback Free Trade Agreements Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) or similar programs.
- Experience in the technology sector or highly automated operating environments.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and trade automation initiatives.
- Additional language proficiency.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes 10% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.
For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.