Global Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; George Town; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

People-centric culture

Learning & development

Innovation & sustainability

Rewards & recognition

Stability with agility

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Customs Operations Specialist to ensure smooth and compliant customs activities for shipments. You will work across documents, systems, inspections, and third-party papers to support timely clearance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in customs or logistics, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in customs operations, freight forwarding, or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures, tariff classification, import/export rules.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Submit customs declarations and related activities to ensure timely clearance.
• Perform end-to-end customs activities including document checks and data entry.
• Oversee loading/unloading activities and coordinate with parties and surveys.
• Respond to customs inquiries and resolve disputes over tariff codes.
• Create SOPs, identify risks and provide trainings when required.
• Attend to customs examinations and ensure certifications are valid.
• Monitor day-to-day performance of customs-related suppliers.
• Arrange product re-classification with customs ruling department when needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics / SCM

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Customs Operations Specialist to ensure smooth and compliant customs activities for shipments. You will work across documents, systems, inspections, and third-party papers to support timely clearance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in customs or logistics, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.