Trade Compliance Specialist, APAC

Teleflex; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technologies provider seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist in Singapore to support compliance with customs and trade regulations across APAC. The role involves monitoring import/export activities, conducting regulatory research, and supporting process improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in trade compliance with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or supply chain compliance.
• Strong understanding of HS classification and regulatory frameworks in APAC.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Support the APAC Trade Compliance Manager.
• Monitor import/export activities to ensure compliance.
• Assist in internal trade compliance audits.

Skills

Trade compliance

Customs regulations

Data management

Analytical skills

Communication

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office/Teams

SAP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the APAC Trade Compliance Manager in ensuring that Teleflex Medical’s operations across APAC adhere to customs and trade regulations. This role focuses on regional coordination, compliance monitoring, regulatory research, and process improvement initiatives rather than transactional execution. This role is on a 1-year contract.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Regional Trade Compliance Support
• Monitor APAC countries’ import/export activities to ensure adherence to Teleflex policies and trade regulations.
• Consolidate and review compliance-related data and reports from country operations.
• Support regional HS classification maintenance, including updates and validation projects.
• Assist with the preparation of regional metrics, dashboards, and compliance KPIs.
• Support saving opportunities project.
• Regulatory Research & Guidance
• Research regulatory updates and maintain an up-to-date repository of APAC customs and trade compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance to country SCM and Customer Service teams on compliance questions, escalating complex issues to the Manager.
• Support the preparation and review of FTA documentation and other trade agreement compliance activities.
• Audit & Process Improvement
• Assist in planning and execution of internal trade compliance audits across APAC countries.
• Track and follow up on audit findings and corrective action plans. Participate in projects to standardize and improve trade compliance processes across the region.
• Support development of training materials and facilitate knowledge sharing across country teams.
• Promote compliance culture through regular communication and updates.
• Key Relationships / Interfaces
• Internal: Global Trade compliance, Country Supply Chain & Logistics, Global/Regional Planning, Customer Service, Regulatory Affairs/QA, Finance
• External: Customs brokers, freight forwarders, industry associations (as directed by the Manager)

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or supply chain compliance in a regional or multi-country environment.
• Strong understanding of HS classification, FTA rules of origin, and import/export regulatory frameworks in APAC.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Teams; SAP knowledge a plus.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Effective communicator, able to work cross-functionally across multiple countries.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Regional Mindset: Able to work across multiple countries and respect diverse regulatory environments.
• Analytical & Structured: Comfortable consolidating data, identifying gaps, and supporting risk assessments.
• Collaborative: Works closely with country teams and acts as a connector to share best practices.
• Proactive & Curious: Stays current on regulatory changes and seeks ways to improve processes.
• Compliance-Focused: Balances facilitation of trade with maintaining a strong compliance culture.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Nil

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities may evolve and change over time.

Teleflex is an equal opportunities employer.

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.