Back to jobs

Customs Classification and Compliance (6k-8k)

Customs Classification Senior Executive | Global Role | Kuala Lumpur | Hybrid Working | Permanent

Are you a customs classification professional with a strong background in chemical or trade compliance? If you're ready to step into a globally creating an impact senior role within a multinational, this can be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why Apply? Our client is a leading global organisation with an extensive international footprint. Based in Kuala Lumpur, this permanent, hybrid role offers the chance to take senior ownership of customs classification activities across a broad portfolio of chemical and non-chemical products - working as part of a cooperative global team with real cross-regional reach.

The Role Drive global customs classification excellence across a complex product portfolio:

  • Classify chemical and non-chemical products and maintain up-to-date master data in classification systems
  • Hold global governance responsibility for non-chemical materials classification
  • Monitor regulatory developments and act promptly to ensure ongoing compliance
  • Prepare monthly KPI reports and statistics; support dashboard data and performance analysis
  • Investigate and resolve tariff classification discrepancies, communicating clearly with relevant stakeholders
  • Collaborate with business units globally to support compliance and process consistency
  • Contribute to the global harmonisation of classification data and IT processes
  • Provide training and advisory support to internal teams worldwide
  • Support compliance assessments, audits, and documentation
  • Champion automation and digitalisation within the customs classification function

What We're Looking For A technically minded customs professional ready to operate on a global scale:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related science discipline
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in customs classification, foreign trade, or trade compliance
  • Familiarity with customs practices across chemical and non-chemical product categories
  • Proficiency in SAP and SAP GTS is highly desirable
  • Strong analytical skills with good Microsoft Office knowledge
  • Fluent English (spoken and written); additional languages are a bonus

Ready to make your mark on global customs classification? Apply now.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)