Trade Compliance Specialist

About This Role

This specialist role supports import and export compliance activities for all KLA offices and subsidiaries in China. The individual will lead classification reviews, support daily operations, maintain functional procedures, and assist with training on trade compliance topics, while also supporting regional activities and company-wide projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trade compliance regulatory developments, assess impacts to the business, and support any actions required to maintain compliance
• Support customs inquiries during import/export operations
• Support HS code classification and dual-use item reviews and ensure compliance with China import and export requirements
• Coordinate and support applications for required export and import licenses, permits, and certifications with relevant government authorities
• Support trade compliance audits to assess potential risk and track corrective actions
• Partner with cross-functional teams (including logistics, procurement, engineering, and legal) to ensure import and export operations align with corporate compliance standards and business objectives
• Support KLA Global Trade Compliance team on regional and corporate-level initiatives and projects

Requirements

• BS degree
• 3-5 years of Trade Compliance experience
• Good understanding of the international business environment
• Good knowledge of China import/export regulations, especially mechanical and electrical product HS tariff classification and customs declaration requirements
• Experience using automated trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP GTS)
• Technical/engineering background or experience is helpful
• Experience in high-tech industry or the semiconductor industry is preferred
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a global, cross-functional environment
• Fluent in English writing and speaking

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of customs valuation and country-of-origin requirements

About the Company

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, inventing systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. The company invests 15% of sales back into R&D and employs expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers.