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Group/Division
KLA's Global Supply Chain (GSC) oversees sourcing, supplier contracting and management, materials management, direct and indirect procurement, and logistics and trade compliance. GSC leads activities to establish and manage an innovative, reliable, efficient, effective and compliant global supply chain and logistics structure that strengthens KLA's competitive advantage.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
Trade Operations Leader, Taiwan
Role Profile | Trade Operations, Port Clearance, FTZ Execution
Location
Taiwan, with primary support for port clearance, manufacturing, service logistics, and regional trade operations.
Reports to
APAC Trade Operations Leader
Scope
End-to-end trade operations execution, including import/export clearance, customs broker governance, FTZ operations, duty and tax optimization, and operational controls.
Key Partners
Global Trade Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Finance, Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, and government authorities.
Success Outcome
A controlled, efficient, scalable, and audit-ready Taiwan trade operations environment that supports business continuity and cost optimization.
Position Summary
The Trade Operations Leader is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of import, export, customs, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), and trade operations activities across Taiwan. This role serves as the primary regional owner for trade execution, customs compliance support, broker management, duty optimization initiatives, and strategic trade programs. The position ensures compliant, efficient, and resilient cross-border movement of materials, spare parts, manufacturing equipment, and finished goods while supporting business continuity, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Customs & Port Clearance Management
Own end-to-end import and export operations for Taiwan.
Ensure timely clearance of inbound and outbound shipments through Taiwan customs and port operations.
Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
Resolve customs holds, inspections, valuation issues, classification disputes, and documentation discrepancies.
Establish and maintain customs clearance procedures and broker operating instructions.
Monitor customs clearance performance, service levels, and escalation trends.
Lead escalation management for critical shipments impacting customer commitments or manufacturing operations.
FTZ Operations & Governance
Serve as the designated business owner for Taiwan FTZ operations.
Ensure compliance with all FTZ regulations, operating procedures, and reporting requirements.
Oversee FTZ admissions, transfers, exports, inventory reconciliation, destruction, scrap, audits, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain inventory accuracy between physical inventory and system records.
Develop and implement FTZ operational controls and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate periodic reviews and internal audits of FTZ activities.
Trade Operations Execution
Lead regional execution of trade operations activities across Taiwan.
Standardize processes for import management, export management, customs documentation, trade program administration, and broker management.
Ensure operational readiness for changes in trade regulations, tariffs, sanctions, and customs requirements.
Support regional business growth through scalable Trade Operations processes.
Duty & Tax Optimization
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