Trade Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Trade Compliance teams in Penang and India, ensuring smooth daily import/export operations and mitigating compliance risks.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable trade laws and regulations, including Malaysia Strategic Trade Act (MY STA), Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) requirements, and U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and so on.
• Work closely with the Global Trade Compliance team on HS code/ECCN classification, export control, and related compliance activities.
• Drive compliance programs to enhance internal processes and systems for improved efficiency and risk management.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess business impact, and implement necessary process adjustments in collaboration with global teams.
• Partner with internal teams (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales/Service) and customers to ensure compliance and exceptional service delivery.
• Represent NI in interactions with customs, MITI and other relevant government agencies.
• Manage internal and external audits; identify compliance gaps and deliver targeted training programs.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the regional compliance team.
• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance with people managing experience.
• Strong understanding of import/export procedures, customs regulations, LMW requirements, and export compliance regulations.
• Ability to identify compliance risks and proactively implement solutions and improvements.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Fluent English and local language.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required (Preferred Major: International trade, Business, Law, Engineering, Logistic).
• Foster a high-performance culture within the regional compliance team.
• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance with people managing experience.
• Strong understanding of import/export procedures, customs regulations, LMW requirements, and export compliance regulations.
• Ability to identify compliance risks and proactively implement solutions and improvements.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Fluent English and local language.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required (Preferred Major: International trade, Business, Law, Engineering, Logistic).

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel (10–15%).