Principal Trade Compliance Specialist

Renesas Electronics; Shah Alam; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor solution provider in Shah Alam, Malaysia seeks a Compliance Manager to oversee export control and logistics operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in export control, with strong knowledge of Malaysia’s Strategic Trade Act and U.S. EAR regulations. You will ensure compliance, manage customs processes, and provide internal guidance within a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Diversity and inclusion focus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in export control or customs compliance.
• Strong understanding of ECCN and HS code classification methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Malaysia’s Strategic Trade Act 2010.
• Manage customs clearance processes and logistics operations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance to internal teams.

Skills

Knowledge of STA 2010

Knowledge of U.S. EAR regulations

Proficiency in SAP and GTS modules

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

GTS

Job description

• Ensure compliance withMalaysia’s Strategic Trade Act 2010 (STA 2010), including permit applications, brokering activities, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Interpret and applyU.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including ECCN classification and license determination.
• ConductExport Control Classification (ECCN)andHS Code classificationfor goods and technologies.
• Manage customs clearance processes and coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Overseelogistics operations, including import/export documentation, shipment tracking, and trade data accuracy.
• UtilizeSAP and GTSsystems for trade compliance workflows, including screening, classification, and documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance to internal teams on export control and customs compliance matters.
• Support internal audits and external inspections related to trade compliance.
• Liaise with Malaysian authorities (e.g., MITI/STS) and U.S. BIS as needed for licensing and compliance matters.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Logistics, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in export control, customs compliance, or international logistics.
• In-depth knowledge ofSTA 2010andU.S. EARregulations.
• Strong understanding ofECCNandHS code classificationmethodologies.
• Proficiency inSAPandGTSmodules related to trade compliance.
• Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work cross-functionally and across cultures.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in export control or customs compliance (e.g., CUSECO, CCS).
• Experience working in the semiconductor or electronics industry.
• Familiarity with EU dual-use regulations and other international control regimes.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.