Senior Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavors and fragrances is seeking a Senior Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist in Penang, Malaysia. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring customs compliance for major production sites and managing trade operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in customs and trade. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and an exciting career opportunity with a globally recognized company.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Exciting career opportunity

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in customs and trade operation.
• Strong understanding of internal trade regulation and import/export compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full customs compliance for major APAC production sites.
• Manage customs procedures and licenses, such as duty drawback.
• Oversee the Preferential Origin process.
• Provide expert support to local and APAC teams on compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in projects that implement trade compliance programs.
• Develop standardized operational processes for trade compliance.
• Deliver training to business stakeholders on regulatory standards.
• Drive robust import and export practices through software solutions.
• Monitor and report customs performance and savings metrics.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in multiple languages

Education

Bachelor Degree in Customs, International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related fields

Tools

SAP

SAP-GTS

Job description

Senior Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

Job Summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products, including improving nutritional profiles, taste and texture, and cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Penang, Malaysia (hybrid role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Ensure full customs compliance for major APAC production sites, including adherence to AEO requirements and relevant customs and agency licenses.
• Manage customs procedures and licenses, such as duty drawback and other regulatory programs.
• Oversee the Preferential Origin process to support both internal business needs and customer requirements.
• Provide expert support to local and APAC teams on customs, trade compliance issues, and related opportunities.
• Lead and participate in projects that implement trade compliance programs, import/export operational improvements, and data governance.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized operational processes and procedures for trade compliance.
• Deliver guidance and training to business stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and compliant business operations.
• Drive robust import and export practices through software solutions, connected systems, and self-audit programs.
• Monitor and report customs performance and savings metrics, driving cost reductions through FTAs, duty incentives, and other savings initiatives while resolving operational disputes and tracking APAC regulatory updates.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor Degree in Customs, International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related fields
• At least 5 years of experiences in customs and trade operation
• Strong understanding of internal trade regulation, and import and export compliance
• Experience with SAP, SAP-GTS, or similar systems, including e-customs functionality.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented approach
• Proficiency in multiple languages

Why Choose Us?

• A Competitive remuneration package in accordance with the weighting of your role, your seniority and experience.
• An exciting career opportunity with one of the global leaders in the industry

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more