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A Day in Your Life at MKS:
MKS Instruments is seeking an Import/Export Analyst to join the team. The ideal candidate will manage HTS and ECCN classification, qualify goods under FTAs such as USMCA and GSP, and ensure compliance with EAR and ITAR export control requirements. You will respond to CBP inquiries (CF-28/CF-29), conduct import audits for duty recovery opportunities, and oversee ACE portal management and denied party screening. This role works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering to align trade compliance processes across the organization.
Work Location: This position is ideally based within commuting distance of our Irvine, CA office and follows a hybrid work schedule. We will also consider highly qualified remote candidates whose skills and experience closely align with the requirements of the role.
You Will Make an Impact By:

• Assist with import and export related operational tasks and special projects as needed. Responsibilities include global Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, export license management.
• Work with engineering and other key stakeholders to understand technical requirements to assure appropriate HTS classifications.
• Review product documents, diagrams and specs for HTS and preferential trade qualifications (USMCA, KORUS, ILFTA, etc.)
• Respond to requests for trade compliance support and information. Including requests from Customs or other partnership agencies.
• Provide data analysis to improve the integrity and efficiency of MKS global trade compliance program. Including analyzing and auditing trade data to accuracy and potential duty recoveries.
• Ensure global compliance programs support MKS global trade compliance policies.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10 % of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in export and import operations.
• 2+ years of experience trade compliance or related field
• Classifying Harmonized System codes accurately.
• Qualifying goods for preferential trade agreements.
• Responding to Customs inquiries (CF28, CF29).
• Analyzing and auditing import trade data for accuracy and duty recoveries.
• Customs Brokers License a plus

Supervisory Scope:

• Reporting Relationships: None
• Financial Responsibilities: None

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $70,304-110,000.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
[Bonus and Benefits info if applicable]
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.
MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
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