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Import Specialist

Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking / high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor's technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.

Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600 acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor's economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin's economy through salaries and other expenditures.

In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200 acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.

With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com / us / sas.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Job Summary / Overview :

As a member of the trade compliance team (Corporate Counsel Dept.), the Export Compliance Specialist is responsible for the supporting the trade compliance function within the trade compliance team focusing on exports as well as imports. This includes the daily support for export and import shipments by support of broker requests, assigning ECCNS, HTS codes, daily file audit and review, and working with other company departments to facilitate the import and export activities of the company

Specific Job Duties :

  • Research and classify parts for export compliance - determining accurate ECCN's and schedule B numbers
  • Working knowledge of SNAP-R and export licensing

Research and respond to Customs requests for information in a timely manner as prescribed by regulation.

  • Research and classify new parts for imports according to the HTSUS (Harmonized Tariff System of the US)
  • Assist in risk assessment reviews including quarterly internal assessments for imports and exports
  • Assist with the annual preparation and distribution of C-TPAT supply chain security letters to suppliers and service providers
  • Perform Customs portal update of C-TPAT program as required
  • Work directly with other company departments to obtain information needed for the trade compliance function and to assist in educating them about trade compliance.
  • Review ACE portal for updates and reports used to maintain compliance
  • Maintain and update the parts data base with current HTS and ECCN numbers
  • Assist in performing due diligence of individuals and entities in our restricted parties' service subscription
  • Review relevant federal government agency requirements that include : FDA, FCC, and APHIS
  • Research and classify parts for export compliance - determining accurate ECCN's and schedule B numbers
  • Working knowledge of SNAP-R and export licensing
  • Research and respond to Customs requests for information in a timely manner as prescribed by regulation.

  • Research and classify new parts for imports according to the HTSUS (Harmonized Tariff System of the US)
  • Assist in risk assessment reviews including quarterly internal assessments for imports and exports
  • Assist with the annual preparation and distribution of C-TPAT supply chain security letters to suppliers and service providers
  • Perform Customs portal update of C-TPAT program as required
  • Work directly with other company departments to obtain information needed for the trade compliance function and to assist in educating them about trade compliance.
  • Review ACE portal for updates and reports used to maintain compliance
  • Maintain and update the parts data base with current HTS and ECCN numbers
  • Assist in performing due diligence of individuals and entities in our restricted parties' service subscription
  • Review relevant federal government agency requirements that include : FDA, FCC, and APHIS
  • Work directly with third party providers (freight forwarders, Customs Brokers) that handle the Company's imports / exports and provide support to facilitate the release of import / export shipments.
  • Other duties may be assigned by management in order to meet the company or business objective on an as needed basis.
  • Shift : 1st (M-F)

    Skills and Qualifications :

    Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required

    Preferred but not required

    Bachelor's degree in Business or International Trade

    Licensed customs broker or certified customs specialist.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools

  • Strong working knowledge of the EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
  • Three years of experience working with customs broker, freight forwarder or exporter / importer with direct import / export experience
  • Three years of experience working knowledge with export and import shipments
  • Working knowledge of the AES (Automated Export System), EEI (Electronic Export Information) and ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) .
  • Knowledge of Customs regulations (19 CFR) and tariff classification (HTSUS)
  • Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Math skills
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, written and verbally, with both internal and external customers

    The current base salary range for this role is between $85,47 and $145,530. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

    Benefits

    Samsung employees have access to benefits including : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

    U.S. Export Control

    This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

    Trade Secrets

    By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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