Import Operations Specialist B2

## Import Operations Specialist - (B2)
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Austin,TX:
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R2628061
** Who We Are
** Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.  
** What We Offer
** Salary:$64,000.00 - $88,000.00

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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.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Applied Material’s is currently seeking an Import Trade Operations Specialist located in Austin, TX. This position is part of our Legal and Compliance Organization.

As an Import Trade Operations Specialist, you will be a part of Applied’s Global Trade Operations team with the key responsibility to ensure Applied’s US business operations are conducted in compliance with customs regulations and import control laws in the most efficient and effective way possible.  You will actively participate in the execution of import operations and the development of process improvements aimed to achieve operational excellence.

The Import Trade Operations Specialist works collaboratively with all lines of business, purchasing, logistics, service providers, suppliers, customs brokers, and government agencies to ensure compliance for the Company’s import transactions. As such, the Import Trade Operations Specialist must have working knowledge of U.S. import laws and  this role, you will report to the Global Trade Operations Senior Manager.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Monitor and resolve import shipment issues working with internal and third parties such as freight forwarders, customs brokers and government agencies and possess the ability to determine when to escalate to management for resolution.
* Identify process gaps/inefficiencies/improvements and implement solutions as aligned with management.
* Review and resolve any data accuracy including valuation, country of origin, unit of measure, classification.
* Interact with internal and third party to obtain any supporting documents for import clearance activity.
* Ensuring import activities comply with government laws and regulations.
* Define, enable, run and operate processes and systems as related to customs import controls.
* Maintain processes, controls, record keeping and audit preparation regarding import entry.
* Apply quality principles to identify process improvement opportunities, determine available options, implementation strategies and make recommendations to management.
* Other duties as assigned by management.
** Requirements
* ** Working knowledge of and experience with U.S. CBP, FTR laws and regulations and practical application in import compliance processes, procedures, and policies.
* Understanding of PGA including FDA, USDA, EPA.
* Ability to communicate with professionals and people of all levels of the organization and to operate effectively within a…