Assistant Customs Manager / Customs Executive

Location: G Tower, KL

Job Responsibilities

1.      Customs Compliance & Operations:

• Oversee all daily customs clearance operations, import/export compliance, and supply chain logistics for telecom hardware, network equipment, and components.
• Ensure full compliance with regional customs laws, tariff classifications (HS Codes), valuation rules, and country-of-origin determination.
• Manage local trade policies, strategic goods control, and export control regulations.

2.      Broker & Government Liaison:

• Manage relationships with local Customs authorities, trade agencies, and third-party customs brokers/freight forwarders to minimize clearance delays.
• Lead customs audit defense, duty drawback programs, and administrative inquiries.

3.      Cost Optimization & Strategic Trade:

• Identify and implement duty optimization strategies, utilizing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), bonded warehouse schemes, and preferential duty programs.
• Monitor changes in trade regulations, tariffs, and international trade policies, evaluating business impact and proposing mitigation strategies.

4.      Internal Control & Risk Management:

• Establish and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for corporate customs management.
• Conduct periodic internal trade compliance audits and training sessions for supply chain, logistics, and procurement teams.

5. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Management from time to time.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Customs Administration, Law, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in international trade compliance, customs brokerage, or import/export management.

• Direct experience in the Telecommunications, Electronics, IT, or High-Tech manufacturing sectors is highly preferred.

• Thorough understanding of HS Code classification, trade agreements (e.g., ASEAN FTAs, RCEP), valuation, customs audits, and strategic export controls.

• Professional working proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese (required to liaise with global HQ and regional supply chain stakeholders).

• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills. Proficient in SAP / ERP systems.

• Able to commence work immediately is an added advantage.