Import Export Specialist

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

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Requisition ID 67295

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About The Role

Location Kerry Menara Zurich, Johor

Reporting to Import & Export Manager

Working Hours 8.30am to 5.30pm

This role will lead end-to-end export operations, ensuring compliant, efficient, and timely delivery of products to customers worldwide while driving process excellence and continuous improvement.

Key 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.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, or a 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.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and digital tools; experience with trade management systems, automation, and AI-enabled solutions is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across cross-functional and global teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on digitalization, automation, compliance, and operational excellence.