Sr. Manager, Trade Facilitation (IC)

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career.THE ROLE:AMD is seeking a Senior Manager, U.S. Trade Facilitation to serve as a high-impact contributor within our Global Trade organization. This position is a key addition to the U.S. import team and is ideal for an experienced trade professional with operational mastery and a strategic mindset. As a collaborative member of the group, you will support strategic trade initiatives to help scale our complex, high-technology supply chain, working closely with teammates in Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Engineering, and external customs brokers. This role combines hands-on execution, classification, origin, trade lane design, broker oversight, and business engagement. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently within a team, supporting senior leaders, and helping establish standards that keep pace with AMD’s rapidly evolving business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESU.S. Import Compliance & OperationsContribute as a subject matter expert on U.S. import matters, supporting oversight of tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, admissibility, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements for advanced semiconductor and high-tech products. Support governance of U.S. customs broker relationships, including Power of Attorney management, SOP standardization, performance monitoring, and escalation management. Help ensure accurate and timely customs filings, post-entry activities, reconciliations, and responses to CBP inquiries. Risk Management & Regulatory Engagement Monitor and evaluate regulatory developments (e.g., Sections 301/232, USMCA, trade remedies) and provide business guidance in coordination with the team. Participate in internal compliance assessments, root-cause analysis, and development of corrective action plans where needed. Duty Optimization & Strategic Programs Support U.S. duty mitigation strategies, including duty drawback, tariff engineering, and special trade programs. Work with Finance and Tax partners to help quantify duty savings, risks, and opportunities. Systems, Data & Process Excellence Leverage ACE data, dashboards, and KPIs as part of the team to monitor compliance health, broker performance, and cost drivers. Support ongoing trade systems and ERP initiatives (e.g., SAP GTS, S/4HANA, Descartes) to improve automation, controls, and data quality. Contribute to the design and improvement of scalable import compliance SOPs and control frameworks to support AMD’s growth. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate closely with colleagues in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, and IT to integrate import compliance into sourcing, product design, and operational processes. Provide clear, practical guidance to business teams, translating complex customs rules into actionable steps. Help deliver targeted training and awareness to internal stakeholders and broker partners. PREFERRED EXPERIENCEStrong, progressive experience in U.S. import compliance within a multinational, high-technology, manufacturing, or similarly complex environment. Deep expertise in U.S. customs regulations, including HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, Incoterms, and trade remedies. Proven experience managing customs brokers and third-party trade service providers. Experience supporting semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing supply chains. Demonstrated success operating as a senior individual contributor with enterprise-wide influence. Intellectual curiosity and ability to navigate regulatory nuance and ambiguity. Experience contributing to trade system implementations or major process transformations. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALSLicensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) required. Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Law, or a related field; advanced degree a plus. This role may require interaction with export-controlled technologies and compliance with applicable U.S. regulations.LOCATION:Austin, TXTravel: Up to 10% of domestic and occasional international travel.This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-GW1#LI-HybridBenefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.This posting is for an existing vacancy.