Senior Customs & International Trade Strategist

Blue Water Shipping; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Shipping seeks a Senior Customs & International Trade Consultant to strengthen our capabilities in Malaysia. Based in Klang or Johor Bahru, you will assess complex international trade transactions and advise on regulatory requirements to optimise compliance and commercial results.

You will engage with RMCD/JKDM, MIDA and MITI while developing practical, risk‑managed solutions for multinational clients across diverse supply chains.

Qualifications

• Formal customs-related training covering tariff classification, customs valuation and import/export procedures.
• Experience with FTAs and duty optimisation strategies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert customs and international trade advisory services to clients across industries.
• Assess complex import, export, cross-trade and international supply chain transactions for compliance risks and opportunities.
• Advise on customs regulations, tariff classification, valuation, FTAs, origin rules, exemptions and trade compliance requirements.
• Identify and implement duty and tax optimisation opportunities through compliant customs solutions and incentive programmes.
• Conduct customs compliance reviews, audits, risk assessments and post-clearance reviews.
• Prepare technical advice, submissions, applications and correspondence on customs and trade matters.
• Support clients in Free Zones, LMW, warehousing facilities and regional distribution networks.
• Engage with government authorities including RMCD/JKDM, MIDA, MITI and other stakeholders.
• Deliver practical, commercially sound and compliant solutions as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Customs advisory

Tariff classification

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade

Job description

Blue Water Shipping seeks a Senior Customs & International Trade Consultant to strengthen our capabilities in Malaysia. Based in Klang or Johor Bahru, you will assess complex international trade transactions and advise on regulatory requirements to optimise compliance and commercial results.

You will engage with RMCD/JKDM, MIDA and MITI while developing practical, risk‑managed solutions for multinational clients across diverse supply chains.