Trade Analyst

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

Location:

Singapore,SGP

You’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. 

Key Responsibilities

Participate in international trade related projects, analyze requirements, provide advice, set up new trade processes, write procedures and monitor results.

Assist in achieving compliance with customs and trade regulations in Applied Materials (AM) US, Singapore and India region by gathering and analyzing product and transactional data, managing license requirements, preparing reports and maintaining information and documentation relating to customs and trade compliance.

Tracking and managing all necessary trade reviews of shipments and responsible for release of trade holds in Applied’s ERP system.

Manage the development and improvement of effective international trade compliance processes for Singapore and India.

Performing internal trade compliance reviews to ensure US, Singapore and India comply to all relevant customs regulations.

Establish a strong relationship with Global Trade team members and internal cross functional groups to implement business controls, coordinate training needs as well as to monitor and ensure adherence to the company trade policies and instructions.

Ensure compliance with US, Singapore and India import and export regulations, to minimize cost and to improve delivery service and reliability while complying with all relevant export, customs, sanctions, laws and regulations.  

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities

Business Expertise

• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work

Leadership

• No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members

Problem Solving

• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents 

Impact

• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations (EAR) and Singapore Strategic Goods Control Act (SGCA), familiarity with regional compliance matters (esp. India SCOMET) will be an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience with Tableau/Copilot is a plus
• Experience with trade compliance systems or ERP tools (e.g., SAP GTS) is a plus
• Ability to organize multi-task and consistently follow up on time critical issues is a must.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-cultural environment and establish working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, investigative, written and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, negotiation skills and detail oriented. 

Together with AMSEA Trade Manager, establish and maintain AM Internal Compliance Program (ICP) and regional export control programs

Work with Logistics Group and AM appointed brokers to conduct post-import and post-export reviews 

Develop, maintain and implement AM region trade compliance desk level procedures 

Conduct training in operational AM trade compliance policies and procedures 

Ensure control procedures are in place with designated freight forwarders and Customs brokers, e.g. compliant filing of export and import declarations on behalf of AM

Along with AMSEA Trade Manager, provide professional advisory to AM operations in matters relating to import/export, TradeFirst and FTA requirements.

Identify opportunities for process efficiency and effectiveness in AM trade compliance through automation or process improvement. Put in place compliance-related metrics and a program for continuous improvement 

Incident management for AM trade compliance related issues. Manage communication, timeline and requirements for investigations, providing periodic updates to AM Trade Manager and Global Trade Organization 

Drive effectiveness of policies and instructions through monitoring of controls process effectiveness, assist AM Trade Manager conduct self-assessments and periodic audits. 

Responsible for data collection, data analysis and report preparation. Ability to organize multi-task and consistently follow up on time critical issues

Conduct all necessary trade reviews of shipments and be responsible for release of trade holds 

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.