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Global Senior Customs Governance & Risk Management Specialist

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR60,000 - MYR144,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role focuses on customs governance, compliance risk management, audit readiness, and internal control activities across global operations.Working closely with customs, legal, audit, and business stakeholders, you will support the development of compliance frameworks, assess operational risks, strengthen internal controls, and drive customs governance initiatives that protect the business from regulatory and operational exposure.
  • Hybrid (3+2 Days Work From Home) | Flexibility
  • Global MNC | Compliance Risk

About Our Client

A globally established multinational organization with a highly integrated international supply chain and trade network supporting operations across multiple regions worldwide. As part of its global customs transformation journey, the organization is strengthening its governance, compliance, and risk management capabilities to ensure customs operations remain compliant, efficient, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

Job Description

  • Support the development, implementation, and governance of customs policies.
  • Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and control effectiveness evaluations
  • Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and potential customs-related risks
  • Monitor regulatory developments and translate requirements into operational guidance and controls
  • Collaborate closely with Legal, Audit, Risk Management, Supply Chain, and Customs stakeholders
  • Support audit activities, follow-up actions, and remediation planning
  • Perform compliance reporting, data analysis, and dashboard preparation
  • Participate in customs-related projects, process improvements, and transformation initiatives
  • Support knowledge transfer, awareness programs, and governance best practices across the organization

The Successful Applicant

A successful Global Customs Governance & Risk Management Specialist (Senior Executive) should have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, Risk Management, Logistics, Law, Accounting, or related disciplines
  • Experience in Customs Compliance, Trade Compliance, Customs Audit, Risk Management, Governance, Internal Controls, or related functions
  • Strong understanding of customs regulations, compliance frameworks, and audit processes
  • Experience identifying compliance gaps, risks, control weaknesses, and remediation opportunities
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • SAP or SAP GTS exposure would be advantageous
  • Comfortable working with regional and global stakeholders

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package and performance-based rewards
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
  • Exposure to global customs governance and compliance frameworks
  • Opportunity to work closely with customs, legal, audit, and risk management stakeholders
  • Participation in transformation, digitalization, and process improvement initiatives
  • Structured learning and professional development opportunities
Contact
Kai Jiunn Liong
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7073445
Phone number
+603 2302 4071

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Logistics - Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kai Jiunn Liong
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4071
Job Reference
JN-072026-7073445
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.