Senior Logistics Officer

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Senior Logistics Officer will lead and oversee trade compliance and logistics operations with primary responsibility for LMW (Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse) compliance and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program management. This role ensures adherence to local and international trade laws regulations and requirements while driving operational excellence across logistics functions. Wider logistics experience including freight warehousing and supply chain coordination is highly desirable.

SPECIFIC DUTIES ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Trade Compliance Leadership

• Represent the company in dealings with Malaysian Customs MITI and other regulatory authorities on LMW and AEO matters.
• Manage day-to-day trade compliance activities including import/export permits HS classification export licensing restricted party screening and Certificates of Origin.
• Conduct site self-assessments compliance audits and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on impacts and required adjustments.
• Develop and deliver compliance training to relevant functions.
• LMW & AEO Oversight
• Ensure full compliance with LMW requirements for imports exports and customs duty reliefs.
• Lead implementation and maintenance of AEO standards ensuring continuous alignment with MITI-approved compliance programs.
• Maintain product and technology classification databases and ensure accuracy in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

Logistics Operations

• Oversee outbound and inbound logistics including coordination with freight forwarders 3PLs and packaging subcontractors.
• Ensure timely preparation of shipping documentation (Delivery Notes Packing Lists Customs Invoices).
• Drive efficiency in warehousing inventory accuracy and cycle counting.
• Monitor KPIs lead Quarterly Business Reviews with service providers and ensure contractual service delivery.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement structural improvements in logistics and compliance processes.
• Support cost optimization initiatives including freight spend analysis and reporting.
• Promote best practices in logistics and trade compliance across the site.

You are authorized to act within the jurisdiction and capacity in your job scope to deliver the results/output expected of your job function.

Qualifications :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) required.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in customs compliance LMW regulations strategic goods control and trade compliance.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying compliance policies and programs approved by MITI.
• Strong background in logistics operations (shipping warehousing freight management) preferred.    

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian trade laws AEO requirements Incoterms and international compliance standards.
• ERP literate; SAP experience is a plus.
• Assertive detail-oriented and compliance-driven with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under deadline pressures.    

Supervises: None.

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time