Global Senior Customs Classification & Compliance

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical and insurance

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking a Global Customs Classification Senior Executive in Kuala Lumpur to lead tariff classification for chemicals, raw materials, and related products. You will review specifications, support audits, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with regional and global stakeholders.

Ideal candidates hold degrees in chemical disciplines, have 2–5 years in customs classification or related fields, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Perform customs classification activities for chemical products, raw materials, and non-chemical materials
• Review product specifications, formulations, and technical information to determine appropriate tariff classifications
• Support customs compliance initiatives, audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews
• Analyze customs regulations and trade requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Manage and maintain classification-related master data and documentation
• Support KPI reporting, dashboard preparation, and operational performance monitoring
• Investigate classification discrepancies and customs-related issues while recommending solutions
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders on classification, compliance, and operational matters
• Participate in process improvement, digitalization, and automation initiatives

Skills

Tariff classification analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

SAP/GTS exposure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science

Tools

SAP

GTS

Job description

• Perform customs classification activities for chemical products, raw materials, and non-chemical materials
• Review product specifications, formulations, and technical information to determine appropriate tariff classifications
• Support customs compliance initiatives, audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews
• Analyze customs regulations and trade requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
• Manage and maintain classification-related master data and documentation
• Support KPI reporting, dashboard preparation, and operational performance monitoring
• Investigate classification discrepancies and customs-related issues while recommending solutions
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders on classification, compliance, and operational matters
• Participate in process improvement, digitalization, and automation initiatives

The Successful Applicant

A successful Global Customs Classification (Senior Executive) should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Science, or related disciplines
• 2-5 years of experience in Customs Classification, Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Chemical Compliance, or related fields
• Strong understanding of chemical products, formulations, raw materials, or manufacturing environment
• Experience with classification activities, regulatory assessments, or product-related analysis
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• SAP or SAP GTS exposure would be advantageous
• Comfortable working with regional and global stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package and performance-based rewards
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Exposure to global customs classification and trade compliance activities
• Opportunity to work closely with international stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Participation in global knowledge transfer and transformation initiatives
• Structured learning and professional development opportunities