Global Export Specialist (1-Year Contract) for Trade Compliance

Kerry; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. This 1 year fixed-term role focuses on end-to-end export operations, ensuring compliant, efficient delivery to customers worldwide and driving process improvements in a truly global environment.

The role reports to the Import & Export Manager and requires 2–3 years in Import/Export or related fields, with strong knowledge of trade compliance and strong communication across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain/Logistics/International Trade/Business or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Import/Export Operations, International Trade, Logistics, Customs, or Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of import/export processes, trade compliance, customs regulations, and international shipping documentation.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office; exposure to trade management systems, automation, and AI-enabled solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end export operations, ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient delivery to global customers.
• Prepare, review, and maintain export documentation, permits, certifications, and customs declarations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support seamless shipment execution.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and shipping documentation standards.
• Support new product exports, customer registrations, sample shipments, and trade compliance activities.
• Manage export payment documentation including LC, Documents Against Payment, and Documents Against Acceptance.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, digitalization, automation, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain accurate export records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Digitalization mindset

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. This 1 year fixed-term role focuses on end-to-end export operations, ensuring compliant, efficient delivery to customers worldwide and driving process improvements in a truly global environment.

The role reports to the Import & Export Manager and requires 2–3 years in Import/Export or related fields, with strong knowledge of trade compliance and strong communication across