Global Customs Preferential Management & Rules of Origin

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Permanent employment in KL

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Global Customs Preferential Management & Rules of Origin professional to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and optimise duty savings.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, interpret trade agreements, and maintain audit-ready documentation across a multi-country setup. The role requires hands-on ROO/FTA experience and strong data analysis, governance, and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of customs preferential management and rules of origin.
• Experience in procurement and global supply chain operations.
• Analytical skills to interpret trade agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Deep understanding of Rules of Origin and Preferential Trade Agreements.
• Knowledge of customs regulations across multiple countries.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global customs preferential management regulations and rules of origin.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to streamline supply chain processes related to customs management.
• Analyse and interpret trade agreements to optimise preferential duty savings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for customs audits and inspections.
• Provide guidance on rules of origin to ensure adherence to international trade requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to align sourcing strategies with regulatory standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements within customs management operations.
• Stay updated on changes in customs regulations and trade agreements impacting the organisation.

Skills

Customs regulations

ROO/FTA knowledge

Procurement & supply chain

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Global/regional teamwork

Job description

• Ensure compliance with global customs preferential management regulations and rules of origin.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to streamline supply chain processes related to customs management.
• Analyse and interpret trade agreements to optimise preferential duty savings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for customs audits and inspections.
• Provide guidance on rules of origin to ensure adherence to international trade requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to align sourcing strategies with regulatory standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements within customs management operations.
• Stay updated on changes in customs regulations and trade agreements impacting the organisation.

A successful Global Customs Preferential Management & Rules of Origin (Senior) should have:

• Strong knowledge of customs preferential management and rules of origin.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain operations within global contexts.
• Analytical skills to interpret trade agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Deep understanding of Rules of Origin and Preferential Trade Agreements
• Knowledge of customs regulations across multiple countries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Ability to work with regional and global teams

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in keeping up with changes in customs and trade regulations.
• candidates with 3-7 years of experience in Customs, Trade Compliance, Import/Export Operations, or Global Trade Management, particularly those with hands‑on exposure to Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Rules of Origin (ROO), and customs regulations

What's on Offer

• Annual salary ranging from MYR 72,000 to MYR 86,000.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Permanent employment in a global-facing role based in Kuala Lumpur.