Global Trade Operations Manager

Onto Innovation•Wilmington, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Onto Innovation is seeking a Global Trade Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end trade operations strategy and execution for global movements of semiconductor capital equipment and high-volume spare parts. This role focuses on duty mitigation strategies, global Customs Broker management and performance measurement, and the management of specialized trade programs like US Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) and Duty Drawback to drive fiscal efficiency and regulatory adherence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, or Supply Chain.
7–10+ years in trade compliance within the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry.
Expertise in US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and global customs laws.
Experience in utilizing ACE database information.
Hands-on experience with Duty Drawback and FTZ software modules.
Proficiency in Trade Management Systems.
Advanced data analytics skills for duty spend and saving reporting.

Nice To Haves

Licensed US Customs Broker (LCB) or equivalent national certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

The compliant and on-time execution of all logistics activities, ensuring accurate and compliant shipments according to government, trade, and regulatory provisions in the Semiconductor industry.
Ensure shipping/import/export documentation meets the technical classification of equipment and spares under HTS and ECCN.
In conjunction with Trade Compliance, manage complex export license requirements and entity list regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR) for restricted technologies.
Architect and oversee Duty Drawback programs to maximize reclaimed duties on re-exported spares and manufactured tools from imported parts.
Identify and implement duty-saving opportunities through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and FTZ operations.
Lead potential US FTZ operations, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, inventory reconciliation, and compliance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements.
Act as the primary lead for Customs Broker Management, establishing SOPs and auditing broker performance to minimize clearance delays and entry errors.
Ensure proper Export compliance documentation is filed (AES) as required, and track performance.
Conduct internal audits, in conjunction with Trade Compliance, of import/export records and systems to ensure continuous 'audit readiness' for government assessments.