Foreign Trade Specialist

Robert Bosch Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bosch Group is seeking a skilled logistics and trade compliance professional to manage foreign trade operations in Petaling Jaya. The role involves ensuring adherence to customs laws, optimizing cost strategies, and collaborating with partners to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates have a degree in logistics or business administration, extensive foreign trade experience, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Flexi benefits allowances

Employee discounts on Bosch products

Associate Development programs @ BOSCH

Diversity and inclusivity in the working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years working experience in relevant field within supply chain, especially in Foreign trade.
• Experience with Malaysia foreign trade: Customs, MITI, MITA.
• AEO certification procedure and experience in handling customs brokers.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound/outbound FTA forms and resolve related customer issues.
• Ensure compliance with Import/Export customs laws in Malaysia.
• Monitor Logistics Service Provider performance for Import & Export.

Skills

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Foreign Trade Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Degree / Diploma in Logistics

Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Degree / Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Power Point

MS Words

Job description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the area of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology of energy and building technology – with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch. Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch is active in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has four manufacturing arms in Penang with production focusing on mobility electronic, power tools, and semiconductors. In 2024, Malaysia employed over 4,000 associates. Additional information is available at www.bosch.com.my and http://www.facebook.com/BoschMalaysia.

Job Description

• Manage & monitor inbound/outbound FTA form and manage any complaints/advice customers on FTA issues.
• Manage & monitor non/preferential certificate of origin (EPCO & NPCO) with 3PL till delivery to the customer destination.
• Lead weekly KPI review with Logistic Service Provider (LSP) and maintain Off Port Limits (OPL) on freight & operation related issues.
• Resolve issue among logistic department, customer & third party logistics service provider (3PL) on any issues related to Foreign Trade & transport operations.
• Manage Bosch MY Trade Compliance by developing comprehensive local policy, procedures & work instructions.
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable Import/Export customs laws and regulations in Malaysia i.e. Free Zone Act 1990, Customs Act 1967, Sales Tax Act 2018 etc.
• Manage and monitor Freight Forwarder & LSP performance for Import & Export from origin to ASEAN Distribution Centre (ADC) KL and ADC KL to port of destination (POD).
• Developing and act on the implementation of strategies to reduce import expenses through leverage of international trade programs and customs regulations such as Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and etc.
• Develop and implement foreign trade strategies aligned with business goals.
• Monitor international market developments, currency fluctuations, and trade policy changes affecting Malaysian businesses.
• Ensure efficient coordination with external parties such as customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies (e.g., MITI, MATRADE, Customs Malaysia).
• Close collaboration with a team of trade officers and coordinators and also involve in the development of team KPIs and ensure performance targets are met.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Administration
• Minimum of 6 years working experience in relevant field within supply chain especially in Foreign trade related.
• Experience with Malaysia foreign trade: Customs, MITI, MITA.
• AEO certification procedure and experience in handling with customs broker.
• Basic knowledge in Warehouse operations: Inbound and Outbound.
• Proficient knowledge of standard software (especially MS Excel, MS Power Point & MS Words) and SAP system.
• Highly motivated individual who shows initiative and work under minimum supervision, focus and result oriented.

Additional Information

Your future of job location offers you:
Flexible working environment
Flexi benefits allowances
Employee discounts on Bosch products
Associate Development programs @ BOSCH
A working environment that promotes diversity and inclusivity