Logistics Import & Export Customs Specialist

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS is seeking a Logistics Import & Export Officer to oversee the Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) operations, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and smooth import/export processes in Malaysia.

You will manage reporting, engage with customs for licenses and renewals, and stay current with HS codes, tariff classifications, and duty calculations to ensure accurate declarations.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Customs on import/export regulations.
• Knowledge of local and international trade taxes, duties, bilateral trade agreements and country of origin rules.
• Strong knowledge of tariff classification topics and HS codes; customs clearance procedures.
• Familiar with DagangNet and Smart GPB system.
• High integrity, meticulous record-keeping and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to resolve issues quickly.
• Team player with positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Oracle EBS and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all LMW shipping reports including customs monthly/yearly reports for finished goods, raw materials, sub-contractors, schedule waste and scrap disposal.
• Engage with customs agencies for licenses, renewals, Bank Guarantee/Bon Aman to ensure compliance.
• Provide compliance guidance with Malaysian import/export requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and port authorities for timely clearance.
• Familiar with DagangNet and Smart GPB, e-Declare, e-Permit and related portals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tariff codes, duties, HS codes and duty/tax calculations.
• Review and audit import/export filings to ensure declarations are timely and complete.
• Recommend 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/export processes and related documentation.
• Familiar with Malaysia's STA and strategic trade control requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments to identify risks and improvements.

Skills

Trade compliance

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team player

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Customs

Tools

DagangNet

Smart GPB

Oracle EBS

Excel

Job description

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.