Trade Compliance Sr. Specialist ( Import/ Export Customs )

Bunge; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural firm in Malaysia is seeking a Trade Compliance Officer to oversee import and export activities. You will ensure adherence to Malaysian trade laws, handle customs inquiries, and manage various compliance programs. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in supply chain documentation and a solid understanding of trade regulations. Strong communication skills and fluency in English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years’ experience in supply chain/documentation.
• Knowledge of Trade & Compliance (MPOB, SST, Customs applications, MITI applications & Duty Exemption process).
• Fluent in English speaking & writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import/export activities.
• Monitor trade laws and manage customs inquiries.
• Prepare SST exemption applications and reports.
• Conduct internal audits for compliance validation.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Strong communication skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree and above in related field

Job description

This role ensures a company's import and export activities fully comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Key tasks include monitoring trade laws, classifying products, managing customs inquiries, implementing compliance programs, providing training to internal teams, managing MPOB inquiries, navigating complex exemption and application processes and reports. The position also involves coordinating daily trade applications, resolving issues, and developing procedures to enhance productivity and maintain databases.

A deep understanding of customs regulations is required, often necessitating collaboration with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and various internal departments. Crucially, the role ensures adherence to specific Malaysian trade and tax regulations, especially in the palm oil sector, optimizing costs and facilitating efficient global trade operations.

Accountabilities

• Contract and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure daily updates and adherence to MPOB Sales & Purchase contracts.
• Tax Exemption Management: Manage Sales and Services Tax (SST) exemption applications and prepare quarterly SST Exemption Reports.
• Governmental Scheme Applications: Handle applications related to PENJENISAN, MIDA, FOSIM, and Customs 14(2) applications, including preparing quarterly MIDA import Duty Customs 14(2) reports.
• MPOB Reporting: Execute monthly updates for MPOB e-Perniagaan.
• SST Return Submission: Manage the submission of SST02 & SST02A return payments.
• Product Classification: Determine and propose appropriate Harmonised System (HS) Codes for new products to ensure accurate customs classification
• Trade Incentive Applications: Prepare and renew Cost Analysis applications for the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to secure preferential trade benefits.
• Export Duty Management: Submit monthly Export Duty Exemption applications for Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO) and Refined Bleached Deodorised Palm Kernel Oil (RBDPKO).
• ASEAN Trade Reporting: Prepare and update quarterly reports for the ASEAN-wide Self-Certification Scheme (AWSC).
• Regulatory Monitoring: Continuously monitor and implement the latest updates and changes relevant to e-Dagang net and other pertinent regulatory platforms.
• Customs and trade operations: Respond to customs inquiries, manage customs audits, and assist with the preparation of required documentation and filings, such as denied party screening and Certificates of Origin
• Training and guidance: TraRecord keeping: Ensure all necessary records for trade activities are maintained in an organized and audit-ready manner.
• Risk assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential trade compliance vulnerabilities.
• Auditing: Conduct internal audits to validate compliance with governing trade laws and procedures. in business personnel on import/export laws and compliance procedures, and advise internal teams on how regulations affect their operations

Requirement

• Bachelor Degree and above in related field.
• More than 5 years’ experience on supply chain / documentation
• Supply chain knowledge especially on Trade & Compliance (MPOB, SST, Custom applications, MITI applications & Duty Exemption process)
• Capable, enthusiastic and strong communication and networking skills
• Fluent in English speaking & writing
• Strong Analytical & logical thinking
• Problem solving skills & time management skills