Product Classification & Trade Compliance Specialist

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Malaysia seeks a Trade Compliance professional to execute product classification and related compliance activities. You will gather and validate technical product data for ECCN and HS classification and follow documented playbooks for consistent decisions.

The role includes planning for KYC reviews, due diligence on business partners, and handling escalation when required. A focus on process standardization and AI-enabled tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically 2–5 years of experience in Trade Compliance, Export Controls, (Product) Classification, Customs Compliance or a closely related compliance environment.
• Trade Compliance experience or affinity with the field is required; familiarity with classification and ECCN/EAR requirements is strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand technical product documentation and apply structured regulatory guidance.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, learning agility and documentation discipline.
• Comfort working with structured processes, controls, systems and escalation frameworks.
• Interest in continuous improvement, automation, data and AI-enabled ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned product classification and Trade Compliance activities using documented playbooks, procedures, and decision frameworks.
• Gather, review, and validate technical product information and supporting documentation required for classification.
• Collect, review and validate the technical product data and supporting documentation required for ECCN and HS classification.
• Conduct KYC and due diligence reviews for customers, suppliers, distributors, and other business partners, investigating and escalating potential Trade Compliance risks.
• Investigate, assess, and resolve denied-party screening matches, escalating potential concerns where required.
• Apply escalation rules consistently and route cases outside established guidance through the defined escalation process.
• Support quality routines and identify opportunities to improve playbooks, data quality, and operational controls.
• Contribute to process standardization, automation, scalability, and the responsible use of AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with the KL Operations Manager, Operations Control Tower, global Trade Compliance teams and other relevant stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and smooth handoffs.

Skills

Trade Compliance

Classification

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Information Technology or related field

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Malaysia seeks a Trade Compliance professional to execute product classification and related compliance activities. You will gather and validate technical product data for ECCN and HS classification and follow documented playbooks for consistent decisions.

The role includes planning for KYC reviews, due diligence on business partners, and handling escalation when required. A focus on process standardization and AI-enabled tools is expected.