Export Licensing Analyst – Trade Compliance

Overview:

It is an exciting time in the semiconductor industry and Global Trade compliance plays a critical role in our business! Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.  Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.  At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Global Trade team at Applied! The Legal and Compliance Organization is looking for an export licensing analyst to join the Global Trade team. This position is responsible for interfacing with business units that require licensing, preparing and managing license applications with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and reporting on the status of submitted export licenses. The position will work closely with Applied’s Global Trade export license managers, the Global Trade global classification team, and Applied’s IT Team.

Summary of Responsibilities

Support the export license manager within the Global Trade Team.  Understand controlled product demand and submit export license applications, as needed. Draft letters of explanation to support export license applications and compile necessary documentation. Work directly with operations and product experts within impacted business units. Hold regular meetings to report on license progress, open applications, and request for more information.  Partner with the business to support the licensing program. The ideal candidate will gain a strong understanding of Applied Materials business and our export-controlled products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor forecast for controlled opportunities and submit license applications as needed to support demand for export-controlled tools.
• Draft all materials, including the letter of explanation and compiling all related supporting documentation in accordance with Applied’s export license process
• Update and report on pending licenses to BU stakeholders
• Advocate to the U.S. regulator for resolution on outstanding applications
• Hold regular meetings with business unit contacts to provide insight on licensing trends or new controls
• Share approved licenses with the SAP GTS team to ensure a compliant release and manage license decrements
• Sending notifications to customers teams regarding license approval or export license conditions
• Create license application templates with help from business teams including product specifications and foreign availability.
• Track and log license applications in license trackers; update data as required; provide updates to export license managers
• Respond to request for information by collaborating with license stakeholders
• Update trade licensing metrics: monitor conditions and adhere to reporting requirements

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience filing export license applications and using BIS’ SNAP-R system

Experience with category 2 or category 3 items

A minimum of 2 years of Trade Compliance Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Export Specialist, CUSECO or Licensed Customs Broker preferred.

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

U.S. Salary Range:

$88,000.00 - $121,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.