Trade Compliance and Transportation Manager

Role Overview

• Work to continuously foster positive and effective relationships with trade applicable agencies
• Assist the Regional to develop and implement overall import/export strategy and direction for Malaysia region and ensure consistency between programs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive local policy, procedures and work instructions related to Trade Compliance for the company in Free Industrial Zone
• Responsible for adherence to Corporate Trade Compliance program and ensuring compliance with Malaysia customs, Malaysia local government authority, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Dept. of Commerce and other foreign regulatory agencies.
• Leading the implementation and enforcement of Supply Chain Security within the company (Country level).
• Identify and assess regulatory changes and their impact to operations and ensure policies and procedures are in line with shifting regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for applicable operational activity including trade regulatory requirements for Import & Export Control, Bonded logistics and Bonded processing, Customs brokerage management and documentation practices.
• Identify, implement and maintain classification and preferential duty programs to reduce overall duty cost where applicable.
• Conduct regular audits on import and export documentation to ensure compliance towards trade regulations and policies.
• Overseeing transportation operations and logistics and conduct an analysis for efficiency
• Review the appointed forwarder performance in terms of KPI, transit time according to agreed service level.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of working experience (5 years of international trade related and 2 years of logistics management)
• Bachelor Degree in Business or Logistics or any relevant fields
• In-depth knowledge of Customs classification, Customs brokerage, Bonded logistics, Free Zone, LMW licenses, Bonded processing operations, International Trade and Freight forwarding.
• The ability to identify future trends and requirements in a relevant environment and construct meaningful strategies to address these needs.
• Strong functional knowledge of import/export Management Systems.
• Experience leading the development, implementation and execution of Trade programs to address the needs of a large multi-national corporation.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully lead initiatives with a positive and energizing style.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex project
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Benefits

• Career Development Opportunities
• Online and offline learning opportunities
• Commitment to sustainability and inclusion