Global Export Operations Lead

Kerry; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry, a world-leading taste and nutrition company, invites applications for an Export Operations role based at Kerry Menara Zurich, Johor. You will lead end-to-end export activities, ensuring compliant, timely delivery to customers globally, while driving process improvements.

Reporting to the Import & Export Manager, you will collaborate with Customer Care, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Finance, freight forwarders, and authorities to ensure flawless shipment execution and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 2-3 years of experience in Import/Export Operations or Logistics.
• Strong knowledge of import/export processes, trade compliance and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end export operations, ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient delivery of products to global customers.
• Prepare, review, and maintain export documentation, permits, certifications, and customs declarations in accordance with international trade requirements.
• Coordinate with Customer Care, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Finance, freight forwarders, and government agencies to support seamless shipment execution.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations, customer requirements, and shipping documentation standards.
• Support new product exports, customer registrations, sample shipments, and trade compliance activities.
• Manage export payment documentation, including Letters of Credit (LC), Documents Against Payment (DP), and Documents Against Acceptance (DA).
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, digitalization, automation, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain accurate export records, reporting, and compliance documentation to support operational excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Trade management systems

Job description

Kerry, a world-leading taste and nutrition company, invites applications for an Export Operations role based at Kerry Menara Zurich, Johor. You will lead end-to-end export activities, ensuring compliant, timely delivery to customers globally, while driving process improvements.

Reporting to the Import & Export Manager, you will collaborate with Customer Care, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Finance, freight forwarders, and authorities to ensure flawless shipment execution and documentation.