APAC Regional Trade & Customs Compliance Lead

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Hybrid work program

Medical coverage

Wellness program

Learning & development

Regional APAC exposure

Multinational team

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking a Regional Trade & Customs Compliance Senior Executive (FTA | Import & Export) to manage customs operations and ensure regulatory compliance across APAC markets. You will review import/export documentation, support tariff classifications, and help with FTA activities.

The role requires 2–3 years in customs operations or trade compliance, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a related discipline such as Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade or Business Administration.
• 2–3 years minimum experience in Customs Operations, Trade Compliance or Import/Export.
• Solid understanding of customs regulations and trade compliance requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP exposure advantageous.
• Experience reviewing customs documentation and ensuring operational compliance.
• Knowledge of FTA, tariff classification and duty management helpful.

Responsibilities

• Handle customs operations and trade compliance across APAC markets.
• Review and validate import/export docs for compliance with regulations and policies.
• Support tariff classification and trade compliance activities.
• Assist with FTA-related activities and compliance requirements.
• Monitor provider performance and support stakeholder reviews.
• Prepare KPI reports, dashboards and reporting analyses.
• Support audits and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics and external providers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to process improvement, digitalization, and automation initiatives.
• Maintain SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/International Trade/Business

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

SAP GTS

Job description

Businesslist is seeking a Regional Trade & Customs Compliance Senior Executive (FTA | Import & Export) to manage customs operations and ensure regulatory compliance across APAC markets. You will review import/export documentation, support tariff classifications, and help with FTA activities.

The role requires 2–3 years in customs operations or trade compliance, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in MS Office.