Import - Export Specialist

SLB; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 44,640 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking an Import-Export Specialist based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The specialist will be responsible for ensuring efficiency in the import/export process while ensuring compliance with customs regulations. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in logistics and strong knowledge of customs operations. Key responsibilities include analyzing documentation, managing daily customs operations, and liaising with authorities. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation operations.
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes and transportation coordination.
• Experience with customs regulations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze import and export documentation and ensure accuracy.
• Update import/export systems and manage customs broker operations.
• Ensure compliance with customs requirements and manage duty costs.

Skills

Logistics processes

Import/export documentation

Customs regulations

Inventory control

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Import‑Export Specialist is responsible for providing import/export process efficiency. The Import‑Export Specialist works with logistics services providers to ensure that the movement of goods in and out is done in compliance with customs regulations while aiming to improve on‑time delivery of goods to Product Lines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze import and export documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments and ensure accuracy of documentation and verify compliance standard.
• Update import and export systems as needed or locally defined in the assigned country, including data and document storage where necessary.
• Analyze customs duty exemptions and free trade agreements to reduce cost of imports and exports.
• Be responsible and accountable for performance factors related to service level agreements in the country.
• Manage daily customs broker operations and ensure performance is monitored, targeting lead time and cost reductions.
• Liaise with customs and local authorities for daily operational issues.
• Ensure all import and export duty tariff codes are correctly applied to incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Comply with customs requirements and manage customs duty costs to a minimal exposure; regularly conduct regulatory self‑audits for compliance to the latest customs regulations; keep customs documents in proper filing, maintenance and retention systems.
• Manage daily customs and trade compliance issues and reports as per compliance standard.
• Act as a customs knowledge holder for local organizations in the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation operations
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes, inventory control, and transportation coordination
• Experience in import/export documentation and customs regulations is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with ERP or logistics management systems preferred
• Good communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills