Freight Forwarding Customs Compliance (Senior Executive)

Trust Recruit; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Executive for Freight Forwarding Customs Compliance in Selangor, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will possess at least 4-5 years of MNC Freight Forwarding Logistics experience and must be fluent in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. The role involves providing tax advice, liaising with Customs, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential for the position, which also requires coordination with various stakeholders to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years working experience in MNC Freight Forwarding Logistics specializing in customs regulations.
• Clear understanding of procedures for Ocean, Cross-border, and Air Freight shipments.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on indirect tax treatment and customs compliance.
• Liaise with Customs on queries and audits.
• Monitor and audit files to ensure KPI compliance.
• Engage in dialog with Customs personnel and related agencies.

Skills

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Fluent in English

Problem-solving capabilities

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Education

Minimum Diploma/Degree in any field

Job description

Freight Forwarding Customs Compliance (Senior Executive)

Provide advice to internal stakeholder on correct indirect tax treatment (e.g. on HS Code application for importation/own manufactured goods, sales tax exemption)

Fully conversant with import and export laws and regulations, maintain basic understanding and keep up-to-date with changes on import and export

Liaise with Custom on any queries/ correspondence/ audits.

Knowledge in Bonded, Free Trade Zone and restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other customs related matters from time to time.

Maintain customer profiles and relationships including key contacts, special requirements, contract rates and preferred routings/services/carriers.

Monitor and audit files to ensure the department is meeting company KPI’s, Operational duties to include but not limited to coordination with shippers, truckers, airlines and other Regulatory departments.

Updating himself/herself about various rules, policies and programs of customs alongside upholding compliance with sectional modulations of the organization.

Working with the unit head of the organization (e.g. RFQ) and checking, studying and examining various methods and procedures of importation.

Participate in and support business reviews monthly (or more frequently as required) with service providers; drive corrective actions as warranted based on performance.

Seek Customs Broker to HTS codes (Global vs National Mapping) and if require request for Local Customs Advanced Ruling.

Engage in dialog as necessary with Customs personnel & related agencies on behalf.

Liaising with internal & external parties on tariff codes for purchases and identify potential exemptions.

Monitoring of application and reporting of duties & Sales Tax exemption/ drawback.

Job Requirements

Minimum Diploma/Degree in any field.

Minimum 4-5 years working experience in MNC Freight Forwarding Logistics experience specializing in customs regulations

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English, both oral and written.

Possess a clear, detailed understanding and knowledge of the procedures and practices required to complete Ocean, Cross-border (logistics) and Air Freight shipments.

Patiently communicate and problem-solving capabilities

Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently

Detail oriented and meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

You may send your resume in MS WORD format to****@trustrecruit.com.myor click on “Apply Now”. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.