Sr. Trade Compliance Analyst

MKS Instruments is seeking a Sr. Global Trade Management Analyst with deep U.S. import and export expertise. 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.

Principal Responsibilities:
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.
Pull 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.
Required Skills:
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in export and import operations.
5 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

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $ 90,000 - 110,000per 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... For full info follow application link.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (MKS) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.