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Ichor Systems, Inc.

Trade Compliance Analyst

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Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
Manage import/export compliance: classify HTSUS/ECCN, conduct AES/EEI filings and audits, support license reviews, denied-party screening, tariff analysis, broker/carrier resolution, maintain documentation, implement process improvements, and partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate trade risks.
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Ichor Systems is looking for the Import/Export Specialist 3, who is responsible for ensuring the organization's adherence to all U.S. and international trade laws. This position demands an understanding of complex import and export trade regulations set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations. The role involves overseeing daily operations to facilitate the smooth clearance of shipments and maintaining precise documentation. Meticulous attention to detail is required to troubleshoot and investigate information, resolve issues, and identify compliance risks. The Specialist will play a key role in process improvement projects such as commodity classification determination (HTS/ECCN), export authorization procedures, free trade agreement qualification, and tariff analysis and recovery. The Specialist will utilize critical thinking and strong communication abilities to anticipate needs and fulfill requirements with a proactive approach to compliance and operational efficiency.  

Responsibilities

  • Perform and maintain HTSUS, Schedule B, ECCN, tariff, and license-determination reviews.

  • Review technical specifications, engineering drawings, datasheets, and bills of material to support classification decisions.

  • Conduct AES/EEI audits and maintain export documentation for U.S. shipping sites.

  • Review shipment backlog and planned orders to identify export license requirements or other compliance risks.

  • Support import clearance by resolving broker and carrier inquiries related to classification, country of origin, documentation, valuation, AD/CVD, and tariff applicability.

  • Conduct import entry audits, broker reviews, classification audits, denied-party screening audits, and recordkeeping reviews.

  • Administer denied-party screening for customers, suppliers, and other transaction parties.

  • Support export license reviews, end-use/end-user diligence, customer surveys, supplier requests, and trade compliance inquiries.

  • Support tariff reporting, customer claims, government reporting, and duty drawback opportunities.

  • Work with brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party providers to manage SOPs, KPIs, post-summary corrections, CF28/CF29 responses, drawback documentation, and audit support.

  • Create and maintain import/export work instructions, compliance manuals, audit plans, dashboards, metrics, and training materials.

  • Monitor regulatory changes and support timely implementation of new import/export requirements.

  • Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Operations to resolve trade compliance issues and improve processes.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

  • 5+ years of hands-on trade compliance experience in semiconductor, high-technology, electronics, capital equipment, precision manufacturing, aerospace, or other complex manufacturing environments.

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. import and export compliance requirements.

  • Experience with HTSUS classification, ECCN classification, AES/EEI filing, export license reviews, restricted-party screening, country-of-origin, customs documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping.

  • Experience reviewing technical product information, engineering drawings, product specifications, datasheets, and bills of material.

  • Experience conducting import/export audits and documenting corrective actions.

  • Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint skills.

  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage priorities independently in a high-volume environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Semiconductor or wafer fab equipment supply-chain experience.

  • Experience with fluid delivery systems, gas delivery systems, chemical delivery systems, weldments, manifolds, valves, fittings, regulators, mass flow controllers, sensors, electronics, and precision-machined components.

  • Experience with Oracle, SAP, Agile PLM, Descartes/OCR, or similar ERP/trade compliance systems.

  • Experience with duty drawback, Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, IEEPA-related tariff measures, tariff mitigation, or customer tariff reporting.

  • Experience responding to CBP/BIS inquiries, CF28s, CF29s, post-summary corrections, government audits, customer audits, or internal compliance reviews.

  • Familiarity with semiconductor export controls, end-use/end-user controls, sanctions, deemed exports, and BIS restricted-party lists.

 

Work Arrangement

  • Open to hybrid work flexibility. Fully remote candidates will not be considered. 
  • May require occasional domestic travel.
About the Team
Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match. 

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Ichor Systems, Inc. Austin, Texas, USA Office

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