Trade Operations Analyst

KLA

KLA seeking a Trade Operations Analyst responsible for customs compliance and data-analytics in U.S. trade operations.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,400 - $123,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in U.S. Customs Operations and Trade Compliance, with a strong focus on duty drawback programs and regulatory adherence. Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools to drive process improvements and cost savings in trade operations.

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U.S. Customs OperationsTrade ComplianceDuty Drawback ProgramsData Analysis and ReportingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Customs BrokerageImport/Export OperationsDuty DrawbackTrade OperationsAdvanced ExcelPower BITableauSQLRegulatory ComplianceAudit-Ready Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

CBP RegulationsFTZ RequirementsKPI DevelopmentMetrics and DashboardsCost-Saving Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute daily U.S. customs operations and ensure import/export activity complies with CBP regulations and applicable U.S. trade laws.
Oversee customs broker management and broker selection, maintain the brokerage handbook and SOPs, and audit broker entries for accuracy.
Maintain records-retention practices and audit-ready documentation for internal, CBP, and CTPAT reviews.
Administer KLA’s duty drawback programs (U.S. and international) to maximize duty recovery and cost savings.
Prepare duty and drawback forecasts, reconcile claims, and support post-entry reconciliation and refund tracking.
Partner with Finance and brokers to validate drawback data, filings, and supporting documentation.
Support FTZ operations including admissions, withdrawals, and inventory tracking in accordance with CBP and FTZ Board requirements.
Analyze trade, duty, and shipment data to identify trends, compliance risks, and duty-savings and process-improvement opportunities.
Build and maintain KPIs, metrics, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) to give leadership visibility into trade operations performance.
Translate analysis into recommendations, and support automation and continuous improvement of trade processes.
Monitor regulatory changes and communicate business impacts; recommend and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years with a master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in trade operations, customs/trade compliance, customs brokerage, or import/export operations.
Working knowledge of U.S. Customs (CBP) regulations, FTZ requirements, and duty drawback.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and hands-on experience turning trade data into reports, dashboards, and insights (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, and/or SQL).
Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with high attention to detail and an audit-ready mindset.
Ability to work with limited supervision on problems of diverse scope, exercising sound judgment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
401(K) including company matching
employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
student debt assistance
tuition reimbursement program
development and career growth opportunities and programs
financial planning benefits
wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
paid time off and paid company holidays
family care and bonding leave