Applied Materials is the world market leader for special systems and manufacturing processes for semiconductor technology, electronics and display technology. We provide the technology to manufacture nearly every new chip and advanced display in the world.

At our R&D technology center in Alzenau near Frankfurt am Main, we develop vacuum coating equipment and diverse processes for a wide range of applications.

Your key responsibilities as a Trade Compliance Lead Specialist:

• Apply quality principles to identify process improvement opportunities, determine available options, implementation strategies and make recommendations to management.
• Resolve export shipment issues working with internal and third parties such as freight forwarders for resolution.  
• Ensuring trade in goods activities comply with government laws and regulations.  The laws and regulations include but are not limited to: Unions Customs Code (UCC), Foreign Trade Regulations and payment act (German AWV / AWR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and EU Customs Prohibitions and restrictions (e. g. import bans, CBAM, other product regulatory categories).
• Help to comply with EU Compliance activities and arising reporting obligations under the ESG regulatory landscape  
• Provide guidance on the export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other trade operations matters.
• Interacting regularly with and providing operational support and guidance including export declaration compliance matters to internal stakeholders.
• check, audit and initiate corrections on ATLAS declarations as needed
• Train new and existing workforce on EU Trade Compliance
• Work with government agencies (e. g. Export Control authorities, EU Customs, statistical offices)
• Support activity within SAP ECC/GTS including reviewing and releasing system blocks.
• Perform internal self-assessments based on risk analysis to ensure trade compliance activities are executed properly.
• Execute processes, controls, record keeping and audit preparation regarding export and import declarations. 
• Monitor compliance and performance of external service providers and participate in service review meetings and evaluate quality levels.
• Lead in identifying process gaps/inefficiencies/improvements and solutions as aligned with management.
• Supporting the Greater EU Trade Analyst team in daily activities.
• Provide management team with weekly and monthly metrics and KPIs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives working with GIS team, internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Your education and experience

• Project management skills
• Thorough working knowledge of and experience with EU and US Customs, UCC,  EAR, AWR/AWV laws and regulations and practical application in export compliance processes, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to communicate with professionals and people of all levels of the organization and to operate effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify patterns and trends.
• Proficient in SAP, excel, data analytics and visualization.
• Well-developed organizational, priority management and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of authorization management and Trade solutions
• Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Keen attention to details and accurate in execution of any task.
• Ability to work autonomously, with minimal direction, self-motivated and results driven.
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams and international environment.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity and discretion.
• 10 or more years of experience in related field. 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Trade or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Preferred experience in highly regulated, high-tech or semiconductor industry.
• Professional Certificates, Licenses and foreign language skills (French, Dutch, Finish etc.) is a plus.

What you can expect from us:

• Onboarding with industry experts from the Applied Materials global team and a local buddy.
• Learning and development opportunities through continuous professional training and personal skills development.
• A variety of tasks in an innovative and international technology company.
• Reasonable salary and benefits including bonus programs, company pension plan, employee stock purchase program, overtime pay and a Urban Sports Club membership.
• Flexible working hours with the possibility to combine home and office work
• 30 days of vacation

Make Possible with Applied Materials.

Your recruitment contact: Falk Bierig ([email protected])

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.