Senior Foreign Trade Analyst

Lam Research • Livermore, CA

300d • $89,000 - $205,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business. The Senior Trade Operations Analyst facilitates key import and export activities to support the strategic global manufacturing distribution trade model. Your in-depth knowledge and experience in import and export trade operations and compliance, including FTZ manufacturing sub zones, contributes to continuous improvement in a complex environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Economics, Finance, or closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of experience in a similar role.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
• In-depth knowledge of export, import, and Foreign Trade Zone regulations for U.S.
• Foreign Trade Zone administration experience highly sought.
• Able to demonstrate skills, speed and efficiency in data management and reporting, including month reporting of key metrics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires minimal direction, defines own objectives, identifies and pursues opportunities for innovation.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Knowledge and experience with ACE beneficial.
• Experience with SAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Key contributor in Trade Operations procedures, programs, and site establishment.
• Ensure shipments in and out of Lam Research's Foreign Trade Zones are handled in a timely, efficient, cost effective, and compliant manner.
• Manage FTZ operational performance including bonded shipping, receiving, inventory control, FTZ admissions.
• Collect and analyze data from the FTZ Administrator, brokers, and consultants to produce meaningful reports and KPIs.
• Partner with key stakeholders to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans and process improvements at the FTZs.
• Handle daily operational issues related to exporting shipments, documentation, processes, and corrective actions.
• Review and provide input to update FTZ manuals, standard operating procedures, etc.
• Draft work instructions and procedures related to Trade Operations.
• Provide FTZ trade compliance training and on-site support to all FTZ locations in the U.S.
• Identify opportunities to take advantage of duty-saving programs, assist with ROI analysis and program implementation.
• Identify, resolve, and escalate Trade Compliance issues, as needed.
• Monitor and support AES filings, provide training on regulations, and initiate corrections when applicable.
• Monitor and support customs entry processes, perform preliminary review of customs entries and initiate corrections when applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree