Global Trade Compliance Lead — 13th Month Bonus

Talent Recruit; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month bonus

Hospitalisation insurance

Group term life insurance

Personal accident insurance

Job summary

Talent Recruit is seeking a Lead Analyst - Trade Compliance to oversee international freight forwarding operations and ensure strict regulatory adherence across shipments. The role entails coordinating documentation, liaising with brokers, and ensuring accurate customs entries for imports and exports.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian customs, Incoterms 2020, and ASEAN rules is essential. Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years of experience in trade compliance, with the ability to work with

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in international compliance and trade.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Trade Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding and customs brokerage operations.
• Understanding of Malaysian Customs regulations, import/export procedures, and FCZ.
• Expertise in Incoterms 2020 and ASEAN rules of origin for FTAs.
• Working knowledge of US EAR or EU dual-use regulations.
• Ability to liaise effectively with MITI, MIDA, SIRIM, and Customs.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods per IATA/IMDG.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make fast, informed decisions.
• Proficient in reading shipping documents and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage international freight forwarding companies and customs brokers for various customers.
• Coordinate all necessary and required documentation for shipment movements.
• Ensure prompt and compliant customs entry of international cargo.
• Resolve shipments with complex customs issues via brokers and carriers.
• Identify updates and gaps in shipping guides to ensure smooth exports/imports.
• Conduct emerging markets research to develop SOPs for importation.
• Perform loss analysis and recommend improvements to minimize compliance mistakes.
• Champion Kaizen and lean deployment across the global network.
• Recognize discrepancies and apply RCCA-based resolution tactics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Trade compliance knowledge

US EAR/EU dual-use regulations

Liaising with government agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Trade Compliance

Job description

Talent Recruit is seeking a Lead Analyst - Trade Compliance to oversee international freight forwarding operations and ensure strict regulatory adherence across shipments. The role entails coordinating documentation, liaising with brokers, and ensuring accurate customs entries for imports and exports.

Strong knowledge of Malaysian customs, Incoterms 2020, and ASEAN rules is essential. Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years of experience in trade compliance, with the ability to work with