Trade Compliance Specialist

Microchip Technology; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a detail-oriented Trade Compliance Specialist to join their Import/Export Compliance team. This role involves ensuring compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, and company policies. Key responsibilities include preparing import/export documentation, monitoring compliance holds, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in trade compliance. Join a leading firm with a strong culture of employee growth and support!

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of customs laws and regulations.
• Familiar with monitoring regulatory changes and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations and customs laws.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation.
• Monitor sales orders under compliance hold.

Skills

Knowledge of import/export regulations

Experience with ERP systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Logistics

Tools

Global trade management tools

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally‑recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values‑based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Import/Export Compliance team. In this role, you will ensure all cross‑border transactions comply with international trade laws, customs regulations, and company policies—supporting smooth operations for our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, customs laws, and export controls.
• Prepare and review import/export documentation, including Asia region export permit application.
• Monitor daily sales orders under compliance hold and manage timely release of the compliance hold.
• Maintain internal compliance programs and conduct regular audits to ensure adherence.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on trade compliance requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on potential impacts.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and customs laws.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and global trade management tools.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

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