Senior Executive - Logistics Project HS Code Governance

To provide project-level governance and coordination for HS Code and trade-related requirements across JV projects, ensuring timely classification, quality control, effective stakeholder management and smooth project implementation. The role will serve as the key project interface between JV Partners, GTPC, HS Code teams and local Operations teams.

This position is based in Balakong Industrial Park, Malaysia.

Responsibilities:

JV Project HS Code Governance

• Manage the overall HS Code workstream across assigned JV projects, including classification progress, SLA/KPI tracking, workload monitoring and issue escalation.
• Review classification outputs from local teams and identify potential errors, inconsistencies or compliance risks based on product information, previous project experience and applicable requirements.
• Ensure HS Code activities are aligned with project timelines and proactively highlight capacity, quality or timeline risks to the JV Project team.
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of HS Code classification practices, product characteristics and relevant local regulation across JV project countries.
• Build awareness of historical classifications and recurring project issues to identify potential risks or inconsistencies at an early stage.

Partner & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key project contact for HS Code-related queries from JV Partners, including classification concerns, supporting document requirements and clarification timelines.
• Coordinate with JV Partners, GTPC, HS Code teams and local Operations teams to drive resolution of issues and ensure timely responses.
• Take ownership of unresolved or cross-functional issues, ensuring clear follow-up, escalation and closure.

New JV Project Kick-off

• Lead the HS Code workstream during the initial stage of new JV projects, including product scope review, SKU assessment, classification planning and local team coordination.
• Coordinate initial trial runs and new SKU classification activities to establish the appropriate workflow, timeline and responsibilities before project implementation.
• Assess expected SKU volume, classification complexity and resource requirements, and highlight potential risks during project planning.

HS Code Improvement & Standardisation

• Identify recurring classification issues, process gaps and opportunities to improve HS Code quality, turnaround time and project visibility.
• Drive cross-country initiatives to standardise HS Code processes, working methods, documentation and governance practices.
• Develop and maintain practical trackers, guidelines, reports or tools to improve classification monitoring and management visibility.

Cross-Functional Project Coordination

• Work closely with GTPC Global Trade, Product Compliance and Operations teams to ensure HS Code requirements are properly integrated into overall JV project execution.
• Coordinate priorities with the BAU HS Code team and local Operations teams based on project timelines, business requirements and urgency.
• Support JV Project Management Office in assessing HS Code and trade implications during new project development, SKU onboarding and business partner discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Customs, Business Administration or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in HS Code classification, customs, import/export, trade compliance, supply chain or project coordination.
• Strong understanding of HS Code classification principles and customs/trade requirements.
• Experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders, international projects or multiple-country operations is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail and ability to identify potential classification risks.
• Strong project management and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines independently.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken, for effective communication with China-based JV Partners and stakeholders.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and reporting/tracking tools; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an advantage.
• Proactive, structured and comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional project environment.