Logistics Import & Export Customs Specialist

MKS Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a seasoned Logistics Import & Export Officer to oversee the Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) operations in Malaysia. You will ensure customs compliance and smooth import/export flows across the supply chain.

Key duties include preparing reports, engaging with customs for licenses and renewals, and coordinating with freight forwarders and port authorities to ensure timely clearance. Strong knowledge of DagangNet, GPB systems and HS codes is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Customs with 7–10 years in LMW environments.
• Deep understanding of local and international import/export taxes, duties, HS codes and origin rules.
• Familiar with Free Trade Agreements, tariff classifications and customs procedures.
• Knowledge of DagangNet and Smart GPB system for regulatory submissions.
• High integrity, attention to detail and accurate documentation under minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; team player under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare LMW shipping reports including monthly/ yearly customs reports.
• Engage with customs agencies for licenses, renewals, and guarantees.
• Provide compliance guidance for import/export regulations and STA requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers, and port authorities for timely clearance.
• Submit submissions via DagangNet, Smart GPB, e-Declare, e-Permit and related portals.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of tariff codes, HS codes and calculation of duties.
• Audit import/export filings for accuracy and timeliness.
• Recommend improvements to procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Handle customs issues like holds, amendments, and re-submissions.
• Oversee daily import/export processes and documentation.

Skills

Customs regulations

Tariff classification

DagangNet

Smart GPB

HS codes

Microsoft Excel

Oracle EBS

Attention to detail

Education

Logistics/Supply Chain degree

Customs knowledge degree/diploma

Tools

Oracle EBS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Logistics Import & Export Officer at MKS greenfield organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of a Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW), ensuring compliance with customs regulation; facilitate smooth import export of goods in logistics operations.

You Will Make an Impact by:

• Prepare all LMW shipping reports not limited to customs monthly or yearly reports such as finished goods, raw material, sub-contractors, schedule waste and scrap disposal.
• Engage with customs agencies to submit for all the necessary application including license renewal, Bank Guarantee/Bon Am to ensure compliance.
• Provide compliance guidance with Malaysian requirements for import, export, re-export, and transfers.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and port authorities to ensure timely clearance.
• Experience in handling Smart GPB, DagangNet, e-Declare, e-Permit, e-Permit STA, e-PCO, CoO and other OGA portal submissions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs tariff codes, duty structures, HS codes and calculation of duty and taxes to ensure accurate declaration.
• Review and audit import/ export filling to ensure declarations are timely, accurate and complete.
• Recommend ongoing improvements to import/export procedures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost saving.
• Handle customs-related issues such as shipment holds, document amendments, and re-submissions.
• Oversee daily import and export processes, ensuring accurate handling of all related documentation.
• Familiar with FTA between Malaysia and other countries. Knowledge of Malaysian customs regulations and international trade practices.
• Oversee compliance with Malaysia's Strategic Trade Act (STA) and applicable strategic trade control requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments of trade processes to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Skills You Bring:

• Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Customs on import/export regulations (local and international) with minimum 7-10 years' experience in a LMW environments.
• Deep understanding of local trade (import/export) taxes, duties, bilateral trade agreements and harmonized codes and rules around country of origin is a MUST for this role.
• Strong knowledge of tariff classification topics as well about existing Free-Trade-Agreements, HS Codes classification, customs clearance procedures, and other relevant logistics processes
• Familiar with DagangNet and Smart GPB system.
• Have high integrity, sense of urgency, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation with minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• A team player with a positive attitude, able to work well under pressure and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle EBS) and Microsoft Excel.

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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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