MKS Instruments is seeking a Sr. Global Trade Management Analyst with deep U.S. import and export expertise. The ideal candidate will manage HTS and ECCN classification, qualify goods under FTAs such as USMCA and GSP, and ensure compliance with EAR and ITAR export control requirements. You will respond to CBP inquiries (CF-28/CF-29), conduct import audits for duty recovery opportunities, and oversee ACE portal management and denied party screening. This role works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering to align trade compliance processes across the organization.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Assist with import and export related operational tasks and special projects as needed. Responsibilities include global Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, export license management.
- Work with engineering and other key stakeholders to understand technical requirements to assure appropriate HTS classifications.
- Pull product documents, diagrams and specs for HTS and preferential trade qualifications (USMCA, KORUS, ILFTA, etc.)
- Respond to requests for trade compliance support and information. Including requests from Customs or other partnership agencies.
- Provide data analysis to improve the integrity and efficiency of MKS global trade compliance program. Including analyzing and auditing trade data to accuracy and potential duty recoveries.
- Ensure global compliance programs support MKS global trade compliance policies.
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10 % of Travel is required.
Required Skills:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in export and import operations.
- 5 years of experience trade compliance or related field
- Classifying Harmonized System codes accurately.
- Qualifying goods for preferential trade agreements.
- Responding to Customs inquiries (CF28, CF29).
- Analyzing and auditing import trade data for accuracy and duty recoveries.
- Customs Brokers License a plus
Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: $ 90,000 - 110,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.
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