Lead Specialist - Trade Compliance, Import

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Summary of Role: Based in Malta, NY, the Lead Global Trade Compliance Specialist will lead export and import operations, regulatory risk management, trade strategy, and policy developments that impact the semiconductor industry. This Lead Specialist will work in Global Trade Compliance with other team members and cross-functional partners to support and execute compliant global business operations while being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of customs, export controls, sanctions, supply chain processes, and international trade developments. Essential Responsibilities: Own day-to-day import compliance execution and provide timely, practical guidance to business teams, logistics, customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and service providers Conduct routine, risk-based audits of customs broker entries to verify the accuracy of tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, duty treatment, special tariff applicability, and supporting documentation; investigate discrepancies and drive timely corrective action Develop, maintain, and continuously improve import compliance procedures, records, controls, and operating practices across applicable sites Lead and oversee Foreign-Trade Zone feasibility effort, including admissions, withdrawals, inventory controls, reconciliations, audits, and coordination with site teams, brokers, service providers, and government agencies Advise on customs valuation, tariff classification, country of origin, duty impact, Section 301 and Section 232 measures, exclusions, and lawful duty-mitigation opportunities Lead or materially support the company’s CTPAT program, including security-profile maintenance, risk assessments, validations, corrective actions, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination Assess internal controls, identify root causes and compliance gaps, and drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions Prepare, review, or coordinate responses, prior disclosures, protests, data requests, and other submissions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection or other regulatory authorities Translate complex trade requirements into clear, actionable guidance, decision frameworks, and operating requirements for internal stakeholders Provide targeted export-operations support, including shipment review, documentation, screening support, issue resolution, and escalation of compliance concerns Use data, metrics, and trend analysis to identify risk, improve controls, reduce avoidable duties and delays, and measure program effectiveness Lead cross-functional trade compliance projects and contribute to broader Global Trade Compliance initiatives, systems enhancements, and process transformation Design and deliver training and practical guidance for business partners on import and export compliance requirements Perform all work safely, ethically, and in accordance with applicable company requirements Role Expectations Operate with a high degree of independence and accountability across import compliance, customs operations, tariff matters, possible future FTZ evaluation and activity, CTPAT, and periodic export-operations support Apply sound judgment to interpret requirements, evaluate facts, assess risk, and recommend practical, defensible solutions Lead resolution of complex operational issues and implement durable improvements to processes, systems, and controls Manage competing priorities, exercise urgency when required, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment Develop recommendations that may materially …

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