Nova Ltd. · 14 hours ago
Import And Export Analyst
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expNova Ltd. is seeking an Import Export Analyst to join their supply chain team. The role involves managing USA import and export activities to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and optimize customs processes for semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing.
Semiconductors
Hiring Manager
Ione Yamamoto
Responsibilities
Manage USA import and USA export operations for production materials, service parts, tools, and repaired components to multiple global regions
Ensure compliance with all applicable customs regulations, including HTS classification, ECCN assignment, valuation, documentation accuracy, and adherence to destination-country requirements
Maintain auditable records and ensure alignment with SOX and internal control expectations
Partner with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory authorities to resolve holds, discrepancies, or compliance issues
Monitor global trade regulation changes and update internal processes accordingly
Oversee end-to-end international logistics flows including USA outbound shipments to worldwide, USA inbound replenishment, customer service shipments, and returns/repairs
Coordinate with internal teams to support production schedules, field service activities, and urgent global escalations
Ensure timely and accurate documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, COO, hazardous declarations, etc.) for all international shipments
Own the logistics AOP budget for international freight, customs brokerage, duties/taxes estimation, and related spend
Analyze transportation and duty costs, identifying opportunities to reduce spend through routing, mode optimization, consolidation, or tariff strategy
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline import/export processes, reduce cycle times, and improve delivery reliability
Support carrier and broker performance reviews, pricing negotiations, and service-level management
Work closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Production, Service, and Finance to ensure accurate shipment planning, documentation, and cost alignment
Partner with Finance and Accounting to support audits, SOX controls, accrual processes, and reconciliation of duty and freight spend
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for global trade requirements, documentation standards, and regulatory expectations
Use ERP (Oracle Cloud preferred) to manage shipment transactions, documentation, audit trails, and data accuracy
Develop and analyze logistics KPIs, including cost trends
Maintain master data related to HTS codes, ECCNs, and country-specific trade attributes
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in global trade operations, logistics, or customs compliance; semiconductor capital equipment experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of global import/export regulations across USA, Europe and Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore)
Experience managing brokers, forwarders, and international transportation partners
Working knowledge of HTS/ECCN classification, valuation rules, Incoterms, and export licensing
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and identify cost-reduction opportunities
Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Trade compliance certifications (e.g., LCB, CES, CUSECO) a plus
Experience in a SOX-controlled, publicly traded environment
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training
Company
Nova Ltd.
Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nagesh Avadhany
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Danny Ngov, SHRM-CP
Talent Acquisition Partner
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