Import / Export Specialist

Kerry Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced Export Operations Specialist to lead end-to-end export activities, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of products to global customers from Kerry Menara Zurich and 1Powerhouse, PJ. The role requires building strong cross-functional partnerships and driving process improvements.

You will coordinate with Customer Care, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Finance, freight forwarders, and government agencies, while maintaining export documentation and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office; experience with trade management systems, automation, and AI-enabled solutions is an advantage.

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

Export operations

Trade compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / International Trade

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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/ 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)

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.