Customs Specialist

Introduction to the Job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

As a Customs Specialist at ASML, you play a critical role in ensuring compliance with global import and export regulations. Your work helps keep our advanced technology moving across borders, supporting ASML’s mission to enable the world’s leading chipmakers to create faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient microchips. By safeguarding trade compliance, you contribute directly to the success of cutting-edge semiconductor technology that powers modern electronics.

Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage operational trade compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with global teams to maintain regulatory adherence, streamline processes, and drive data-driven decision-making.

As a Customs Specialist, you will:

• Manage import and export filings to ensure compliance with international regulations
• Review Customs and export requirements and strengthen internal controls
• Prepare and update training materials for import/export compliance
• Maintain and improve internal procedures and presentations
• Develop and implement new compliance processes and project plans
• Conduct audits to verify adherence to trade regulations
• Support Duty Drawback processes and global improvement projects
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, improve compliance efficiency and support reporting
• Coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, scope and quality goals are met
• Up to 10% travel annually within the US and internationally

Education and Experience

As a Customs Specialist, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance and/or customs operations
• Customs broker license preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Experience with data analysis tools; Spotfire experience preferred
• Project management experience is a plus

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you will need the following skills:

• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex compliance issues
• Communicate clearly and professionally with global stakeholders
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Work independently and take ownership of deliverables
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple deadlines
• Build collaborative relationships across teams and functions
• Identify process bottlenecks and drive improvements
• Maintain a proactive and results-driven approach

Other Information

• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to 2 days a week)

Additional Responsibilities:

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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