Export Control and Customs Classification specialist
First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. ASML scores B on the Alion truth index.
Introduction
The ASML ABS Trade data management (TDM) team is expanding its footprint in export control and customs classifications into Asia as we are preparing ourselves for an interesting and challenging era growing today’s company into and beyond 28bn EUR company. Are you the person that wants to be part of this challenge? Are you able to translate technical documentation into export control and customs classifications? Are you the person that can build relationships with our engineering community who have the technical expertise that you need to decide on complex classifications questions? Do you want to help build a team of classification experts that is globally responsible for classification? Why not join us?
In your role as Classification Specialist you are part of the classification team and work in an international environment with a presence on three continents. Correct export control and customs classifications, screened and approved business transactions and therefore a compliant supply chain is not only essential to enable the ASML organization to meet the commitments we made to our customers, but compliance is also considered to be one of the core values within ASML.
Position in the Organization
Classification within ASML is a centralized process. The classification specialist will be part of a team of classification specialists located in 3 regions (ASML headquarters in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, in San Diego, CA, USA and Hwasung-Si, South Korea). The team is globally responsible for export control and customs classifications and operational transaction screening activities.
The classification team is part of ASML Business Services (ABS) positioned in the Finance department of ASML. The classification specialist reports to the TDM team Manager in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.
Job Mission
Ensure export control and customs compliance with a focus on a correct and compliant classification process, and resolving SAP GTS/GTM legal-control blocked shipments.
Job Description
Job will be located in South Korea and the successful candidate is expected to work with limited supervision from the NL.
As a classifications specialist you will be:
- Performing customs and export control classification;
- Determining country of origin for both preferential and non-preferential purposes;
- Handling Sanctioned Parties List and Legal Control screening blocks in SAP GTS and Oracle GTM;
- Maintaining and improving the master classification database ;
- Functioning as the go-to person in case of classification related questions from the authorities and/or internal stakeholders;
- Support the business and participate in different projects such as the implementation of a new ERP system
- Identify and implement process improvements (for example via robotizing)
Education and experience
- You are a licensed customs broker (KR broker exam) and/or have a minimum of 3 years relevant (technical) experience in Customs and Export Controls classification within a multinational, law firm, technology or a consulting company.
- Technical background (degree in physics or engineering) and/or knowledge and experience with SAP ECC and SAP GTS is preferred.
- You have experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and in multi-cultural teams.
- Candidates with a technical background and the ambition to learn the customs and export control classification rules and regulations, are invited to apply for this job as well.
Personal skills
- Strong drive with a hands-on, structured, accurate and result oriented working style
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to cope with a multicultural, dynamic and changing and complex environment
- Good time management skills and able to manage towards tight deadlines
- Show ownership of issues from start to finish
- Eye for detail, proactive and able to work collaboratively within a high performance team
Language skills
- Fluent in English, both oral and written
Working time
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, US and South Korea, 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 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.
Other information
*Location: Dongtan, South Korea
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*영문이력서를 포함한 자유양식의 이력서 & 자기소개를 하나의 파일로 첨부
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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