Senior Customs Specialist

Haitian Group; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Haitian Group in Malaysia seeks an experienced Customs Compliance Lead to oversee import/export tariff classification, regulatory reviews, and market access risk assessment. You will manage end-to-end customs clearance, liaise with brokers and authorities, and ensure audit-ready records across trade activities.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in customs/trade compliance, deep HS code knowledge, and strong communication to coordinate with internal teams and external partners in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant customs or trade compliance experience.
• Solid knowledge of import/export procedures and HS Code classification.
• Experience with customs audits, valuations, exemptions, and bonded trade is a plus.
• Strong communication and coordination skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead Malaysia import/export tariff classification and regulatory compliance review.
• Manage end-to-end customs clearance processes and liaise with brokers and authorities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide timely advisory updates on HS codes and duty rates.
• Oversee documentation control, duty/tax declaration processing, and audit readiness.
• Supervise warehouse operations related to inbound/outbound shipments and stock records.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

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• Lead Malaysia import and export tariff classification (HS Code determination), regulatory compliance review, and market access risk assessment; ensure adherence to customs regulations and product certification requirements.
• Manage end-to-end customs clearance processes, proactively resolve clearance exceptions, liaise with customs brokers and authorities, and continuously improve clearance efficiency while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Monitor updates to customs regulations, tariff structures, and trade policies; conduct compliance risk assessments and provide timely advisory support to internal and external stakeholders, including accurate updates on HS codes and applicable duty rates.
• Oversee customs documentation control, duty and tax declaration processing, customs inspection follow-up, and maintenance of compliance records to ensure audit readiness.
• Supervise warehouse operations related to inbound and outbound shipments, inventory reconciliation, and stock registration to ensure accurate trade and logistics records.
• Other job task assigned by Superior.

Requirement

• 8+ years of relevant customs or trade compliance experience; background in manufacturing or international trade companies preferred.
• Solid knowledge of China customs regulations, import/export procedures, and related systems (e.g., Single Window, manifest systems).
• Proficiency in import/export declaration, HS Code classification, customs valuation, and supervisory requirements.
• Familiarity with customs audits, tax rebates, exemptions, and bonded trade preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work under pressure and a high sense of responsibility.