Trade Compliance Specialist (1 year contract)

MKS Malaysia

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Malaysia Penang Bukit Minyak Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Until 9/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Trade Compliance Specialist at Atotech, analyzing product information to determine HS codes for chemical goods to 40 sales markets multiple regions (ASIA, EMEA and AMAS). In this role, you will report to the Manager, Trade Compliance.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Determination of applicable ECCN/ECN numbers in accordance with multiple sales.
  • Monitoring and preparing reports of any changes to local rules and regulations which may impact Trade Compliance field.
  • Support and training in local logistics, supply chain and sales organizations.
  • Maintenance and continuous improvement of existing import / export processes globally.
  • Implementation and use of trade compliance IT systems (AEB).

Skills You Bring:

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in a global trade environment with import and export activities for a multinational company.
  • A background in International Trade Compliance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with chemical knowledge.
  • Good technical and chemical understanding.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • High conscientiousness and care.
  • Affinity and understanding for digital and operational processes.
  • Strong analytical skills, goal orientation, structured approach and ability to reduce complexity.
  • Willingness to travel on business occasionally, locally and abroad.
  • Advantage: SAP R3 know-how

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    About this role

    Summary

    Analyze product information for trade compliance, HS codes, and support global import/export activities.

    Job title

    Trade Compliance Specialist (1 year contract)

    Experience level

    1+ years

    Minimum experience

    1+ years exp

    Industry

    chemicals

    Location requirements

    Malaysia, remote work not specified

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    import exporttrade compliancechemical understandinganalytical skillsproblem-solving

    Preferred skills

    SAP R3digital processeslogistics support

    Specializations

    HS codestrade regulationsimport exportchemical knowledgeIT systems
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Bukit Minyak, Kawasan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak, 14100 Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia

    Remote City

    Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Remote City