Trade Operations Program and Data Manager

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** Who We Are
** Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
** What We Offer
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Austin,TXYou’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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** Position Summary
** The Trade Operations Program and Trade Data Manager is accountable for the strategy, execution, and governance of all Trade Operations automation and data programs, including design and implementation of dashboards, KPI frameworks, validation automations, system controls, and trade data oversight supporting Import, Export, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations. This role manages trade analytics resources and partners cross-functionally to ensure trade operations are data-driven, automated where possible, audit-ready, and aligned to compliance and business objectives.

The position sits within the Global Trade / Legal & Compliance organization and partners closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Manufacturing, IT, and external service providers.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Trade Data & Automation Program Ownership
*** Own the enterprise trade data strategy across Import, Export, and FTZ operations.
* Establish and govern trade KPIs, metrics, scorecards, and executive dashboards.
* Create a structured performance management cadence (weekly/monthly reporting, trend analysis, action tracking).
* Ensure consistent data definitions, data quality standards, and reporting governance.##
** Automation & Systems Enablement
*** Lead the portfolio of trade automation initiatives including dashboards, validations, exception logic, and controls.
* Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve compliance and efficiency.
* Translate trade requirements into system and validation logic in partnership with IT and external providers.
* Own business requirements, UAT coordination, and post-deployment validation for trade-related system changes.##
** Trade Operations Analytics Oversight
*** Provide analytical oversight for Import, Export, and FTZ transactions.
* Direct root-cause analysis for exceptions, errors, and systemic process gaps.
* Guide FTZ analytics including admissions, inventory movements, consumption, and removals.
* Support compliance monitoring, reconciliations, and risk-based trend analysis.##
** Controls, Audit Readiness & Documentation
*** Own analytics and automation components of audit readiness.
* Ensure SOPs are up-to-date, create and maintain process flows, and metrics frameworks.
* Support internal and external audits through data analysis, evidence packages, and reporting.
** CTPAT Oversight
*** Provide data, KPI, and reporting oversight to support CTPAT governance.
* Track corrective actions, metrics, and documentation supporting CTPAT readiness.##
** People Leadership & Team Development
*** Manage and develop the Trade Analytics team.
* Set goals, priorities, clear expectations,…