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Customs & Trade Compliance Manager - APAC Shared Services

Kuala Lumpur Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Join a regional customs and trade compliance team supporting APAC markets, where you'll play a key role in driving operational excellence, compliance, and process improvements. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced customs professional who enjoys leading people, developing team capabilities, and collaborating with stakeholders across the region.
  • Regional APAC exposure with opportunities to lead and develop a team
  • Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational chemical and manufacturing organisation with a strong global footprint and an established regional shared services hub. Supporting complex cross-border operations across APAC, the organisation is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, compliance, digital transformation, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • Lead, coach, and develop a customs operations team.
  • Provide expertise in HS Classification, customs declarations, Rules of Origin, and trade documentation.
  • Support customs dispute resolution and compliance-related matters.
  • Partner with regional stakeholders and external service providers to ensure smooth operations.
  • Drive standardisation, process improvement, and automation initiatives.
  • Support audits, risk management, and compliance governance activities.
  • Deliver training and knowledge-sharing across the team.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Customs Asia Pacific Manager should have:

  • Experience in Customs Operations, Trade Compliance, Import/Export Operations, or International Trade.
  • Strong knowledge of HS Codes, customs declarations, Certificates of Origin (COO), Rules of Origin, and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
  • Exposure to the chemical, manufacturing, or industrial sector would be a strong advantage.
  • Experience handling customs disputes, compliance requirements, and regulatory matters.
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, mentoring, or team development experience.
  • Exposure to APAC operations and regional stakeholder management.
  • Proven track record in process improvement, standardisation, or operational excellence initiatives.
  • Experience within a multinational or shared services environment is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with SAP and customs-related systems is preferred.
  • High-performing Assistant Managers and Senior Executives with strong leadership potential are encouraged to apply.



What's on Offer

  • RegionalAPAC exposure within a global shared services environment.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a growing team.
  • Involvement in transformation and process excellence initiatives.
  • Collaborative culture with strong career development opportunities.

If you're passionate about customs and trade compliance and are looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise with people leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore your next regional career opportunity.

Contact
Marissa Nao
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069556
Phone number
6012 306 0593

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Logistics - Import / Export
What is your area of specialisation?
Business Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marissa Nao
Consultant contact
6012 306 0593
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069556
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.