Sr. Import​/Export Analyst

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

MKS Instruments is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Import/Export Analyst to join our Global Trade Compliance team. This role is responsible for supporting import and export compliance activities across multiple business units and regions. The successful candidate will ensure products are accurately classified for import and export purposes, support customs compliance initiatives, manage export control requirements, and partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and Customer Support teams to maintain compliance with global trade regulations while enabling business objectives.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Manage import and export trade compliance activities, including HTS classification, export classification (ECCN), country of origin determinations, restricted party screening, and export license reviews

Conduct product classifications utilizing engineering specifications, technical drawings, bills of materials, and product documentation to ensure compliance with global customs and export control requirements

Qualify products for applicable free trade agreements and preferential trade programs, including USMCA, KORUS, ILFTA, and other regional agreements

Support import and export operations by reviewing shipments, documentation, broker requests, customs declarations, and other trade transactions to ensure regulatory compliance

Respond to trade compliance inquiries from internal stakeholders, brokers, and logistics providers

Perform trade compliance audits and data analytics to identify process improvements, mitigate compliance risks, and support duty savings and recovery opportunities

Support customs inquiries, audits, disclosures, and regulatory reporting requirements

Maintain trade compliance procedures, records, and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Skills You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience5+ years of experience in import/export compliance, customs compliance, or global trade operations

Strong knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification methodologies

Experience with export controls, including ECCN classification, export licensing, and restricted party screening

Experience qualifying products under Free Trade Agreements and preferential trade programs

Experience with supporting responses to customs inquiries, audits, CF28s, CF29s, and other regulatory requests

Strong analytical skills with experience auditing trade transactions and identifying duty savings opportunities

Ability to interpret technical product information and collaborate effectively with engineering teams

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), trade compliance software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

Skills:

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

Must be able to exchange accurate information

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $75, per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. [Bonus and Benefits info if applicable]Bonus:
This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS…