Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology for more than four decades. The Global Trade Compliance Specialist will help ensure compliance with applicable governmental rules and regulations both in the US and abroad.

• Responsible for the daily import/export transactional tasks
• Interface with freight forwarders, US customs officers, custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations
• Provide relevant product information to internal teams to support HTS classifications, Export Control Classification (ECCN) and country of origin information
• Manage import/export recordkeeping process in compliance with guidelines set forth by regulations and Axcelis Technologies policy
• Ensure that Axcelis partners, customers, vendors etc. are appropriately screened for Denied Person and Entities, restricted end-uses, antiboycott language, diversion, etc.
• Act as liaison with internal departments within Axcelis in regulatory and duty matters, Interfacing with related departments regarding inquiries related to import and export compliance, as required by the Import Export Compliance Manager
• Conduct internal audit and assessment of business activities for adherence to import/export procedures throughout the business lifecycle, including review of new products and classification/characterization of commodities through final delivery to customer
• Evaluate new government requirements to ensure import and export compliance with changes and incorporation into day-to-day operations
• Identify and analyze causes of international and domestic compliance issues and gaps and generate recommendations to management
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Engineering to develop and execute defined procedures
• Provide training on various compliance topics to individuals and functional groups as required by the trade compliance manager
• Support group programs and projects that take advantage of Free Trade Agreements (including management of certificates of origin) and other duty-savings opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, required
• Minimum 4 years of Global Regulatory Compliance or related experience required
• Customs Brokers License, preferred
• Clear demonstration of product classification process, CCL, and Schedule B/HTSUS
• Exceptional Problem solving and computer/skillsets
• Demonstrated self-starter with leadership qualities
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Share Point

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.

$59,262.00 - $