Sr Manager, Global Trade Compliance

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

Reporting to Sr. Director, Global Trade Compliance within the MKS Legal organization, and collaborating extensively with all areas of the business, this person will be a strategic and hands-on leader within the company’s Global Trade Compliance team, responsible for auditing and investigating the company’s trade activities and enhancing and optimizing the overall trade compliance program.

You WillMake An Impact By:

• Conduct independent and directed trade compliance investigations and audits, and produce internal reports and governmental filings, respond to government inquiries, investigations and audits, and implement corrective actions;

• Manage global trade compliance risk assessment processes and gap analysis across global locations;

• Assist in the development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of an internal trade compliance audit program, including the development and execution of audit strategy;

• Drive optimization and implementation of efficient and effective global trade policies, procedures and programs throughout a global business with diverse product lines;

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of export (EAR, ITAR, Wassenaar Arrangement, etc.) and Customs regulations, and apply LEAN principles;

• Develop and implement trade compliance training and communication content and delivery systems;

• Interpret regulatory changes and develop and implement mitigation strategies by driving projects and key initiatives.

Skills You Bring:

• College degree w/8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of compliance risk assessment, risk management and/or audit and investigations experience;

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. export & import regulations is required; J.D. is a plus;

• Experience with developing and managing audit requirements and processes / Experience working with government enforcement authorities;

• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.

• Strong project management & process development/implementation skills in matrix organizations;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence and address a wide range of audiences; ability to translate complex topics into clear and understandable concepts;

• Comfortable leveraging IT-based enablers, such as data analytics, business intelligence, automation, etc.;

• Accountability and the ability to work with minimal supervision and to make independent judgments;

• Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the business and a willingness and ability to take on new responsibilities and assignments;

• Knowledge of semiconductor industry and related technologies and products is a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time

• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

• Must be able to exchange accurate information

• Operates in a professional office environment

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

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: $123,500.00 - $229,500.00 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.  At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

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 is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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.

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.

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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.

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