Logistics Import & Export Customs Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Logistics Import & Export Officer at MKS greenfield organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of a Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW), ensuring compliance with customs regulation; facilitate smooth import export of goods in logistics operations.

You Will Make an Impact by:

• •Prepare all LMW shipping reports not limited to customs monthly or yearly reports such as finished goods, raw material, sub-contractors, schedule waste and scrap disposal.
• •Engage with customs agencies to submit for all the necessary application including license renewal, Bank Guarantee/Bon Am to ensure compliance.
• •Provide compliance guidance with Malaysian requirements for import, export, re-export, and transfers.
• •Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and port authorities to ensure timely clearance.
• •Experience in handling Smart GPB, DagangNet, e-Declare, e-Permit, e-Permit STA, e-PCO, CoO and other OGA portal submissions.
• •Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs tariff codes, duty structures, HS codes and calculation of duty and taxes to ensure accurate declaration.
• •Review and audit import/ export filling to ensure declarations are timely, accurate and complete.
• •Recommend ongoing improvements to import/export procedures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and cost saving.
• •Handle customs-related issues such as shipment holds, document amendments, and re-submissions.
• •Oversee daily import and export processes, ensuring accurate handling of all related documentation.
• •Familiar with FTA between Malaysia and other countries. Knowledge of Malaysian customs regulations and international trade practices.
• •Oversee compliance with Malaysia's Strategic Trade Act (STA) and applicable strategic trade control requirements.
• •Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments of trade processes to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Skills You Bring:

• •Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Customs on import/export regulations (local and international) with minimum 7-10 years' experience in a LMW environments.
• •Deep understanding of local trade (import/export) taxes, duties, bilateral trade agreements and harmonized codes and rules around country of origin is a MUST for this role.
• •Strong knowledge of tariff classification topics as well about existing Free-Trade-Agreements, HS Codes classification, customs clearance procedures, and other relevant logistics processes
• •Familiar with DagangNet and Smart GPB system.
• •Have high integrity, sense of urgency, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation with minimum supervision.
• •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• •A team player with a positive attitude, able to work well under pressure and commitment to continuous improvement.
• •Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle EBS) and Microsoft Excel.

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