Trade Compliance Specialist, APAC

POSITION: Trade Compliance Specialist APAC
REPORTING TO: Regional Trade Compliance Manager
LOCATION: Singapore

POSITION SUMMARY

The Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting regional trade and customs compliance activities across the Asia Pacific region. This position focuses on coordinating compliance initiatives monitoring adherence to import/export regulations and driving process improvement projects across multiple markets.

The role works closely with regional and in-country Supply Chain Customer Service Regulatory and Finance teams to maintain compliance standards strengthen internal controls and promote a culture of proactive compliance. It is well-suited for candidates who are structured analytical and collaborative with a strong interest in regional operations and international trade.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor import/export activities across APAC markets to ensure alignment with internal compliance policies and regional regulations.
• Consolidate and review compliance data documentation and reports from local country operations.
• Support maintenance and validation of HS classifications and related documentation.
• Prepare regional dashboards KPIs and compliance performance metrics.
• Conduct research on trade regulations Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and customs requirements across multiple countries.
• Provide first-level guidance to Supply Chain and Customer Service teams on compliance matters.
• Assist in planning and execution of internal trade compliance audits and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Contribute to projects that standardize and enhance regional compliance processes.
• Support the development and delivery of compliance training materials and awareness sessions.
• Promote a culture of integrity accuracy and compliance within regional operations.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS / INTERFACES

• Regional and country Supply Chain & Logistics teams
• Customer Service Regulatory Affairs Quality and Finance functions
• Global and regional compliance teams
• External partners such as customs brokers freight forwarders and industry associations

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business International Business Supply Chain or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance customs or supply chain operations within a regional or multi-country environment.
• Solid knowledge of HS classification import/export procedures and FTA rules of origin in APAC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical reporting and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cultures.
• Highly detail-oriented disciplined and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

BEHAVIOURS / VALUES

• Analytical and structured thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Collaborative team player who values transparency and shared learning.
• Proactive curious and compliance-focused with strong ethical standards.
• Adaptable and culturally sensitive comfortable working across diverse APAC markets.
• Committed to delivering high-quality compliant and efficient operational outcomes.