Lead Trade Compliance Analyst (Customs / Import & Export)

• Position: Lead Trade Compliance Analyst (Customs / Import & Export)
• Location: Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru
• Working Hours: Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.30pm/ Night Shift: Monday to Friday, 2.30pm to 12.00am
• Salary: Up to RM7,500 basic, commensurate with experience
• Benefits: AWS + Variable Bonus + Medical Benefits
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Industry: Logistics

Main Responsibilities

• Manage freight forwarders and customs brokers supporting international shipments.
• Ensure import/export documentation and customs clearance comply with applicable regulations.
• Resolve complex customs holds, documentation gaps and shipment exceptions.
• Work with customers, brokers, carriers and government agencies on customs-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Customs regulations, FCZ requirements, tariff classification and customs valuation.
• Apply knowledge of Incoterms 2020, Rules of Origin and Free Trade Agreements.
• Review complex BOMs and support compliant import/export processes.
• Develop and maintain trade compliance SOPs and international shipping guidelines.
• Monitor Dangerous Goods requirements under IATA and IMDG where applicable.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for compliance exceptions.
• Lead trade-compliance and logistics process improvement projects using Kaizen/Lean principles.
• Support regional and global stakeholders on international trade and customs matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant international trade compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Customs, import/export procedures and FCZ regulations.
• Hands-on experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Strong knowledge of tariff classification, customs valuation and Incoterms 2020.
• Familiar with Rules of Origin and ASEAN Free Trade Agreements.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations such as US EAR or EU dual-use controls will be advantageous.
• Experience liaising with agencies such as Customs, MITI, MIDA or SIRIM will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Malaysia-Singapore cross-border customs requirements will be a strong advantage.

Email to [email protected]

***We do not charge our candidates any referral nor bind them with any contract.***

 Joie Chang

 Deputy Consulting Director

Reg no.: R2090601 | EA No: 13C6684

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