Customs and export control classification expert

Introduction to the job

As a customs and export control classification specialist, you help ensure ASML can deliver its advanced technology worldwide in a compliant way. You play an important role in enabling global trade while meeting international regulations. Working in a global team across three continents, your work supports a reliable and compliant supply chain—one of ASML’s core values and key to meeting customer commitments.

Role and responsibilities

In this role, you apply your expertise in customs and export control classification to support daily operations and continuous improvement. You act as a trusted partner for internal stakeholders and help translate regulations into practical solutions. You will be part of a global centralized team based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, with colleagues in Korea and the United States.

Your responsibilities include:

• Perform customs and export control classifications of products and technologies
• Determine the country of origin in line with applicable regulations
• Handle legal control blocks using systems such as SAP GTS and Oracle GTM
• Maintain and improve the master classification database
• Act as the go-to specialist for classification-related questions from internal teams
• Identify opportunities and provide suggestions to improve processes

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in customs and export control classification
• Experience with product classification, preferably in a technical environment
• Familiarity with SAP ECC, SAP GTS, or Oracle GTM is preferred
• Knowledge of United States export control regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working in international and multidisciplinary teams

Skills

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

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

• Apply strong analytical thinking to interpret complex regulations
• Communicate clearly in a multicultural and cross-functional environment
• Work in a structured, detail-oriented, and accurate way
• Take initiative and show ownership from start to completion
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Collaborate well while also working independently when needed
• Stay proactive and adapt to a dynamic and changing environment

Other information

The ASML business requires a 24/7 support in relation to classification. This full service level will be realized by the team in the Netherlands, Korea and the US, in combination with a backup call-center team to cover the out of office hours outside the NL, KR and US business hours. The working hours of the classification specialist will be during regular business hours, but could require incidentally to be standby during the evening or the weekend.

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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