​Major Job Responsibilities:

• Together with AMSEA Trade Manager, establish and maintain AMSEA Internal Compliance Program (ICP) and regional export control programs

• Work with Logistics Group and AMSEA appointed brokers to conduct post-import and post-export reviews

• Develop, maintain and implement AMSEA region trade compliance desk level procedures

• Conduct training in operational AMSEA trade compliance policies and procedures

• Ensure control procedures are in place with designated freight forwarders and Customs brokers, e.g. compliant filing of export and import declarations on behalf of AMSEA

• Along with AMSEA Trade Manager, provide professional advisory to AMSEA operations in matters relating to import/export, TradeFirst and FTA requirements.

• Identify opportunities for process efficiency and effectiveness in AMSEA trade compliance through automation or process improvement. Put in place compliance-related metrics and a program for continuous improvement

• Incident management for AMSEA trade compliance related issues. Manage communication, timeline and requirements for investigations, providing periodic updates to AMSEA Trade Manager and Global Trade Organization

• Drive effectiveness of policies and instructions through monitoring of controls process effectiveness, assist AMSEA Trade Manager conduct self-assessments and periodic audits.

• Responsible for data collection, data analysis and report preparation. Ability to organize multi-task and consistently follow up on time critical issues

• Conduct all necessary trade reviews of shipments and responsible for release of trade holds

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Assist AMSEA Trade Manager in achieving compliance with customs and trade regulations in Applied Materials South East Asia (AMSEA) region by gathering and analyzing product and transactional data, managing license requirements, preparing reports and maintaining information and documentation relating to customs and trade compliance.

• Tracking and managing all necessary trade reviews of shipments and responsible for release of trade holds in Applied's ERP system.

• Manage the development and improvement of effective international trade compliance processes for AMSEA.

• Performing internal trade compliance reviews to ensure AMSEA comply to all relevant customs regulations.

• Establish a strong relationship with Global Trade team members and internal cross functional groups to implement business controls, coordinate training needs as well as to monitor and ensure adherence to the company trade policies and instructions.

• Ensure compliance with AMSEA countries' import and export regulations, to minimize cost and to improve delivery service and reliability while complying with all relevant export, customs, sanctions, laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or similar field with minimum 5 years of relevant experience working in trade compliance or in high-tech industry.

• Strong knowledge of export controls/Trade Compliance and familiarity with import/export processes and documentation.

• Familiarity with regional compliance matters (esp. Singapore, Malaysia, India and the Philippines) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Strategic Goods Control Act (SGCA) will be an added advantage.

• Ability to organize multi-task and consistently follow up on time critical issues is a must.

• Ability to work independently in a multi-cultural environment and establish working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Must be proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus

• Strong analytical, investigative, written and communication skills

• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, negotiation skills and detail oriented.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

2 - 4 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.