Senior Import & Export Specialist

Tokyo Electron Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokyo Electron Singapore Pte Ltd seeks a Senior Import & Export Specialist to oversee and optimise international import/export operations, ensuring cost-effective movement of goods across global markets. The role aims to align with broader supply-chain and business objectives.

The incumbent will identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce logistics costs, mitigate risks, and strengthen the organisation’s international supply-chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• At least 10 years of importing/exporting, international trade, logistics or supply-chain experience.
• Knowledge of trade regulations, Incoterms, customs procedures and trade documentation.
• Experience with logistics systems (Oracle or SAP) and trade/compliance platforms beneficial.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to liaise with multiple markets and partners, including suppliers, freight forwarders and customs brokers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end import and export activities across multiple markets.
• Manage international shipments, customs clearance, and trade documentation.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate complex or high-value shipments and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Monitor shipment performance, lead times, delays and service levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Logistics or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

We are seeking for a compliant and resilient Senior Import & Export Specialist to oversee and optimise the organisation’s international import and export operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods across global markets and aligned with the organization’s broader supply-chain and business objectives.

The incumbent is also expected to identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce logistics and trade-related costs, mitigate operational risks, and strengthen the organisation’s overall international supply-chain performance.

Job Responsibilities

International Trade & Operations

• Oversee end-to-end import and export activities across multiple markets
• Manage international shipments, customs clearance, trade documentation and delivery requirements
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable import/export regulations, customs requirements and company policies
• Coordinate complex or high-value international shipments and resolve operational issues promptly
• Monitor shipment performance, lead times, delays and service levels

Trade Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classifications, Incoterms, duties, taxes, permits and trade-control requirements
• Ensure accurate product classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin determination and trade documentation
• Identify and mitigate potential customs, regulatory, financial and supply-chain risks
• Monitor changes in international trade regulations and assess their potential impact on the business
• Support internal and external customs or compliance audits

Supply Chain & Cost Optimizations

• Analyze international freight, customs, duties, and logistics costs to identify savings opportunities
• Work with freight forwarders and logistics partners to negotiate service levels and commercial terms
• Evaluate shipping routes, modes of transportation and consolidation opportunities
• Develop initiatives to improve delivery performance, reduce costs and increase supply-chain efficiency

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Serve as a senior point of contact for international suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and logistics providers
• Collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, Operations and Supply Chain teams
• Resolve escalated import/export issues and coordinate corrective actions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key logistics and trade partners

Process Improvement & Governance

• Develop, review, and improve import/export procedures, policies and standard operating processes
• Implement controls to improve documentation accuracy, compliance and operational efficiency
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for international trade activities
• Lead process-improvement projects involving logistics, customs, systems and supply-chain operations
• Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization of trade processes

Leadership & Strategic Support

• Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior import/export personnel
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects involving international trade and logistics
• Provide management with reports, analysis and recommendations relating to trade performance, costs, risks, and compliance
• Support business expansion into new countries and markets by assessing import/export requirements and operational considerations

Job Requirements

• Degree in Logistics or its equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant import/export, international trade, logistics, or supply-chain experience
• Possess knowledge/experience in Logistic Compliance such as Strategic Goods Control (SGCA), HS Code and Dangerous Goods (IATA DGR) to collaborate with worldwide logistics compliance team
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures, international trade regulations, Incoterms, freight operations and trade documentation
• Experience in process improvement, cost optimization and trade/compliance systems will be advantageous
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience in collaborating with different stakeholders like customers, freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Good command of the Japanese language (JLPT N1 level) will be advantageous to liaise closely with Japan headquarter and factories
• Experience in Oracle or SAP system will be advantageous

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.