APJ Global Trade & Compliance Program Lead

WD; George Town; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a seasoned Trade Compliance professional to lead import/export compliance for the Penang region. You will serve as the regional SME across business units, brokers, and carriers, shaping processes and ensuring adherence to trade policies.

You will roll out programs, manage KPI-driven broker activities, and train stakeholders while collaborating with global teams on policy implementations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Penang, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of direct import/export and trade compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in international trade or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of US and APAC import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate local SME guidance on import/export requirements to business teams.
• Acts as single point of contact for regional units, brokers, and carriers.
• Supports regional new business model and legal entity setup.
• Rolls out Broker Management Program and manages KPIs across the region.
• Engages with partners to resolve market access challenges and respond to audits.
• Implements Global Trade Compliance Policies with cross-functional teams.
• Owns regional internal control program (ICP).
• Delivers trainings on operational requirements aligned with Trade Policies.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in International Trade / Logistics Operations

Tools

ERP platforms (GTS/GTM/other)

MS Office

Job description

WD is seeking a seasoned Trade Compliance professional to lead import/export compliance for the Penang region. You will serve as the regional SME across business units, brokers, and carriers, shaping processes and ensuring adherence to trade policies.

You will roll out programs, manage KPI-driven broker activities, and train stakeholders while collaborating with global teams on policy implementations. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Penang, Malaysia.