Global Trade & Customs Specialist

LAM RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trade Operations Team at Lam Research Kulim is responsible for end-to-end customs operations and compliance, ensuring adherence to LM W regulations and internal trade policies. You will oversee HS code classification, submission of monthly and annual customs reports, and coordination with customs officers to secure timely approvals and shipments.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in import/export or trade compliance, familiarity with Malaysia customs procedures, and proficiency in DagangNet

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume trade environments.
• Understanding of INCOTERMS and international shipping documentation.
• Exposure to customs audit preparation or internal controls.
• Experience with problem solving tools like 5why, PDCA.
• Familiarity with Malaysia Customs procedures, LMW framework, and brokerage coordination.
• Proficient in using/understanding DagangNet and SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily import operations by ensuring accurate HS Code classification and compliance with approved LMW A1 and A2 exemptions to enable smooth and timely customs clearance.
• Monitor, assess, and control customs compliance and clearance activities, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and escalating significant exceptions to management in a timely manner.
• Review, validate, and ensure the accurate and on-time submission of monthly Customs Reports (M1 and M2) to relevant authorities and assigned customs officers.
• Supervise the preparation and timely submission of the annual Customs Report (M4) for LMM Kulim in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and verify Return-to-Vendor (RTV) documentation from warehouse and operations teams, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to Customs approval applications (GPB AM and GPB 1).
• Supervise daily customs approval applications and maintain effective coordination with Customs officers to facilitate prompt approvals, resolve queries, and mitigate potential shipment delays.
• Ensure all Finished Goods (FG) direct export movements are reviewed and receive prior confirmation from Trade Operations before customs approval and shipment release.
• Control and authorize shipment movements by ensuring all transfers between LMM Kulim and LMM Batu Kawan are properly reviewed and approved by Trade Operations prior to release.
• Provide regular reporting and escalation of customs compliance matters related to LMM Kulim operations to site and regional management at Batu Kawan.
• Ensure full compliance with documentation retention requirements by maintaining accurate, complete, and audit-ready records for all LMM Kulim customs movements, approvals, and reporting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team guidance

Problem solving

INCOTERMS understanding

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, International Trade, or related discipline

Tools

DagangNet

SAP

Job description

The Trade Operations Team at Lam Research Kulim is responsible for end-to-end customs operations and compliance, ensuring adherence to LM W regulations and internal trade policies. You will oversee HS code classification, submission of monthly and annual customs reports, and coordination with customs officers to secure timely approvals and shipments.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in import/export or trade compliance, familiarity with Malaysia customs procedures, and proficiency in DagangNet