Logistics and Custom compliance Manager

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Logistics operations management:
• Oversees inbound receiving, warehouse transfers, production support, outbound shipping, returns, and reverse logistics to ensure smooth material flow between suppliers, warehouses, production, and shipment points.
• Customs declaration and clearance:
• Responsible for accurate, complete, and timely import/export customs declarations, reviewing declaration data, managing documentation, and resolving clearance delays to minimize production impact.
• Trade compliance and bonded material governance:
• Ensures site compliance with customs regulations and corporate policies, manages customs e-book/manual operations, controls bonded and non-bonded material movements, and collaborates with global trade compliance teams.
• Audit readiness and risk management:
• Acts as the primary contact for customs audits and government inquiries, coordinates audit responses, maintains audit-ready records, identifies risks, and leads corrective actions to reduce penalties and compliance exposure.
• Data accuracy and process improvement:
• Ensures alignment of data across SAP, customs records, inventory, and financial documents, drives regular reconciliations, and promotes improvements in logistics and customs workflows through SOPs and system enhancements.
• People leadership:
• Leads and develops the logistics and customs team, provides training, collaborates closely with internal departments and external partners, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Key performance indicators:
• Measures success through customs clearance cycle times, declaration accuracy, e-book balance accuracy, zero avoidable penalties, data alignment, logistics cost and performance, and timely closure of corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, minimum eight years of experience in logistics, customs, and trade compliance, strong knowledge of China customs regulations and customs systems proficiency.
• Experience with bonded factory operations and cross-border flows, familiarity with HS classification and compliance certifications, ability to balance operational speed with compliance, proactive risk management, and capability to operate in matrix environments.
• Manufacturing environment experience, SAP and bilingual is an advantage.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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