Senior Import Specialist

About the role

KLA's Global Trade Compliance team is looking for a Senior Import Specialist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The role ensures compliant, efficient and scalable import and export operations, with a primary focus on U.S. imports. It covers complex tariff classification, import compliance controls, analytics, audit support, process design and cross-functional trade compliance initiatives, working with Legal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Product Management, customs brokers and regional trade teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support HS/HTS classifications and ECCN determinations for semiconductor equipment, spare parts, components, electronics, software and related technologies.
• Review and validate broker filings, customs documentation, customs values, country of origin declarations and trade remedy applicability.
• Act as the main point of contact for CBP Requests for Information, audits, post-entry reviews, disclosures and compliance inquiries.
• Design, document and improve import/export processes, controls, SOPs and governance procedures.
• Build exception reporting, validation controls, data feeds and compliance monitoring metrics, and maintain dashboards and analytics to track trade compliance KPIs and risks.
• Partner with customs brokers, freight forwarders and external providers, and lead trade compliance projects, system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, review trade compliance controls and records, and monitor regulatory changes to advise senior leadership.

Required profile

• Doctorate with 0 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Preferred: solid understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, tariff classification, valuation, country of origin and import documentation; experience responding to customs audits and regulatory inquiries; experience in semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing or other technology industries.
• Preferred certifications: LCB, CCS, CES or similar.

Required skills

• Preferred: SAP GTS, SAP, ACE reporting or trade management systems; experience with controls, validations, automation and exception-based monitoring.
• Preferred: sophisticated Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP) and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Preferred: experience with workflow automation and digital transformation.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $100,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.