Analyst, Trade Compliance Assurance
About The Position
It is an exciting time in the semiconductor industry and Global Trade compliance plays a critical role in our business! Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Global Trade team at Applied! The Legal and Compliance Organization is looking for an experienced analyst to join the Global Trade team. Working closely with team members across the Global Trade organization, as well as other compliance and business functions, you will lead or be involved in projects involving data analysis, trade-compliance monitoring and testing, developing technology enhancements and automation, data analytics, business process mapping, records management, and executive reporting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, data‑driven, and highly collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in trade, preferably in the technology sector, or familiarity with related functions such as manufacturing, logistics, servicing, etc.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis, and excellent project management skills.
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams or global initiatives including collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, global environment and ability to manage and prioritize a diverse and complex workload.
- Self-motivated, driven, and ability to work independently and in teams.
- Strong data analysis, presentation, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and data visualization skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree from a recognized university preferred.
- Technology background preferred.
- Additional language skills a plus.
Responsibilities
- Ability to identify necessary operational data sets, including data from SAP, to efficiently conduct trade-compliance related analyses.
- Study and use data to identify process gaps and recommend improvements that will increase efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
- Strong program management skills to support compliance initiatives.
- Define, scope, and document requirements through detailed project plans to lead/support key compliance and trade-focused initiatives.
- Perform routine trade compliance testing and monitoring, including scoping, selecting, executing testing, identifying root causes for any observations, and tracking remedial actions.
- Manage targeted compliance enhancement projects, including being able to understand and solution complex Trade compliance issues, in partnership with Trade Legal and other stakeholders, and implement solutions in collaboration with other internal stakeholders
- Provide oversight, coordinate across stakeholders, communicate progress, and manage escalations on projects.
- Create repeatable and documented processes to respond to frequent inquiries, and own implementation and ongoing support
- Help to develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and create and maintain data-driven dashboards that demonstrate key results.
- Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the products, services, and operations of Applied Materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
