Regulatory Compliance & HS Code - Assistant Manager

MR. D.I.Y. International Sdn. Bhd.; Kajang; Presencial; MYR 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MR. D.I.Y. International Sdn. Bhd. seeks a Regulatory Compliance & HS Code - Assistant Manager to drive regulatory research, HS code governance and market-entry planning across international markets, including the EU region.

You will translate complex regulatory and customs requirements into practical compliance frameworks, work with stakeholders and external consultants, and guide junior team members through project deliverables to strengthen governance and readiness.

Qualificações

• Conduct regulatory research across product categories and markets to identify market-entry requirements and standards.
• Perform regulatory gap and impact assessments and identify required actions and changes.
• Support HS Code governance, data integrity and documentation to ensure pre-import readiness.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical frameworks, guidelines and recommendations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct regulatory and market-entry planning, defining project milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to address regulatory and customs requirements.
• Track deliverables, identify risks, and propose mitigation actions.
• Develop centralized regulatory databases, SOPs and compliance checklists.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory research

Compliance assessment

HS Code classification

Data governance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Regulatory Compliance & HS Code - Assistant Manager

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to support regulatory compliance, market-entry initiatives and trade governance across international markets, including the EU region.

This role combines regulatory research, compliance impact assessment, market-entry project planning and HS Code governance. You will be responsible for translating complex regulatory and customs requirements into practical business solutions, strengthening compliance frameworks, maintaining accurate classification data and supporting business expansion into new markets.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants and regional teams, you will drive regulatory readiness, improve governance processes and ensure consistent compliance practices across markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Research & Compliance Assessment

Conduct in-depth regulatory research across different product categories and markets to identify market-entry requirements, product restrictions, labelling conditions, customs barriers and applicable regulatory standards.

Perform regulatory gap and impact assessments, identifying affected products, compliance gaps, required business actions and operational changes.

Support HS Code mapping, packaging reviews and validation of technical documentation, including SDS, COA and DoC, to ensure pre-import readiness.

Translate regulatory and customs requirements into practical compliance frameworks, guidelines and actionable recommendations.

2. HS Code Governance & Data Management

Establish and maintain HS Code governance standards, procedures and controls to ensure consistent classification practices across relevant markets.

Oversee HS Code classification quality, review classification recommendations and ensure decisions align with applicable customs regulations and classification methodologies.

Maintain HS Code master data integrity, ensuring records are accurate, complete, properly documented and regularly updated.

Manage the HS Code lifecycle, including new classifications, revisions, retirement and supporting documentation.

Monitor data quality, identify classification inconsistencies and drive corrective actions to strengthen governance and audit readiness.

3. Project Planning & Execution

Develop and manage regulatory and market-entry project roadmaps, defining project scope, dependencies, timelines and critical milestones.

Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory and customs requirements are addressed within project timelines.

Track project deliverables, identify potential risks or delays, and proactively recommend solutions.

Support and drive governance transformation projects, process improvements, system integration and standardization initiatives.

Guide junior team members on deliverables, review output quality and provide support to ensure project objectives are achieved.

4. Stakeholder & External Consultant Management

Work closely with Product Compliance, Trade Compliance, System Owners, Customs Brokers, country teams and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective compliance execution.

Coordinate external regulatory and HS Code classification consultants, including preparing inquiry briefs, leading discussions and reviewing their recommendations.

Critically assess external advice to ensure accuracy, completeness and alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

Drive alignment among internal and external stakeholders and ensure clear documentation of decisions, requirements and follow-up actions.

5. Reporting, Risk Management & Strategic Recommendations

Translate complex regulatory findings and classification assessments into clear reports, compliance checklists, presentations and management updates.

Identify regulatory, customs and operational risks, assess their potential business impact and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Support the development of strategic compliance proposals, risk roadmaps and market-entry recommendations.

Ensure reporting accuracy by documenting key requirements, assumptions, findings and critical compliance considerations.

6. Compliance Framework & Operational Handover

Develop and maintain centralized regulatory databases, HS Code records, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance checklists.

Standardize regulatory and trade governance processes to support future market expansion and operational consistency.

Ensure established market-entry requirements and regulatory documentation are properly handed over to operational compliance teams.

Drive continuous improvement in regulatory governance, HS Code management and overall compliance effectiveness.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Customs, Logistics, Regulatory Affairs, Business or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Product Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Compliance, Customs, HS Code Classification or related fields.

Strong understanding of regulatory research, compliance assessment, customs requirements or HS Code classification principles.

Experience in regulatory gap analysis, compliance impact assessment, market-entry projects or HS Code governance and data management.

Familiarity with international trade regulations and customs requirements; knowledge of EU customs regulations and tariff structures would be an advantage.

Experience coordinating external consultants, regulatory partners or cross-functional stakeholders.

Strong analytical, research, project management and problem-solving skills.

Ability to translate complex regulatory or technical information into structured reports, actionable recommendations and management presentations.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.