About the role

AI summarised

Senior Lead, Global Customs at ASM, a semiconductor equipment company. Responsible for ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, optimizing duty savings through Free Trade Agreements, and managing customs-related processes. Collaborates with internal teams, customs brokers, and government authorities.

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Key Responsibilities

Support and collaborate globally on customs valuation analysis in alignment with internal transfer pricing (TP) structure
Review import/export documentation to ensure global compliance with local and international customs regulations.
Liaise with global customs brokers and authorities to resolve clearance issues.
Analyze and interpret global FTA rules of origin and eligibility criteria.
Coordinate with suppliers to obtain and validate origin documentation (e.g., Certificates of Origin).
Maintain documentation and audit trails to support FTA claims and duty savings.
Find opportunities to enable ASM reducing import duties globally
Assist with ACVA engagement and review annual ACVA annual reports, including voluntary amendment as applicable.
Prepare and support ad-hoc inquires and audits those conducted by global customs authorities.
Identify opportunities to optimize customs processes and reduce duty costs.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
Support internal audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, customs
Minimum 8+ years of experience in customs compliance or international trade.
Strong knowledge of customs regulations, HS classification, and FTAs (e.g., USMCA, EU FTAs, ASEAN FTAs).
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills with hands-on approach, a positive attitude, and flexibility in adapting to evolving work scopes.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) (preferred)
Licensed Customs Broker (preferred)
Prior in-house role in a multinational corporation (semiconductors, manufacturing, etc.) is a plus
Experience with trade compliance software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM) is a plus.
Proficiency in English