Logistics Supervisor - Customs & Trade Compliance

Your Job

As a Logistics Supervisor, you will lead customs and trade compliance activities for our Penang operations, partnering closely with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders to enable compliant and efficient import and export operations. You will oversee customs documentation and clearance activities, guide the shipping team, manage regulatory requirements, and help strengthen internal controls while supporting the smooth movement of goods across our operations.

Our Team

You will be part of the Warehouse & Logistics team in Penang, Malaysia, reporting to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager. The team works closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, freight forwarders, customs brokers, customers, suppliers and regulatory authorities to support compliant and timely logistics operations.

What You Will Do

Customs & Regulatory Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD), MITI, Free Zone authorities, FMM and other relevant regulatory bodies, building effective working relationships and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Represent the company during customs audits, inspections and ad-hoc enquiries, coordinating the necessary information and follow-up actions.
• Monitor and interpret changes in customs regulations, HS tariff codes, duty structures and applicable free trade agreements, including ATIGA and RCEP, and assess their impact on business operations.
• Manage the renewal and ongoing compliance of licences and permits, including Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW), Bon AM, Bank Guarantee applications and subcontractor licences.

Team Supervision

• Supervise customs declarations prior to submission, ensuring documentation meets applicable regulatory requirements.
• Train and coach team members on customs procedures, documentation standards and regulatory updates, helping to strengthen the team's capabilities and knowledge.
• Set performance objectives and conduct performance reviews for direct reports in accordance with Molex talent review practices.

Documentation & Compliance

• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of import and export declarations, certificates of origin, bills of lading, permits and other required trade documentation.
• Ensure correct HS code classification and accurate calculation of applicable duties and taxes.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records in accordance with statutory recordkeeping requirements.
• Identify opportunities for duty savings through the appropriate application of trade agreements and preferential tariff treatments.

Process & Risk Management

• Identify, investigate and resolve customs clearance delays, discrepancies and disputes to support the timely movement of goods.
• Design and implement internal controls to mitigate customs and trade compliance risks, including misdeclaration and undervaluation.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers and logistics partners to facilitate timely and compliant customs clearance.
• Support internal and external compliance audits, including AEO certification and C-TPAT, where applicable.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance and Legal teams to address customs and trade compliance matters and support business requirements.
• Work closely with freight forwarders, scrap vendors, customers, suppliers and other service providers to coordinate shipments, support timely deliveries and resolve logistics issues.
• Advise business units on potential customs implications relating to new products, sourcing changes and market entry activities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in customs and/or trade compliance, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian customs laws and international trade regulations.
• Experience leading or supervising employees responsible for shipping, customs or trade-related activities.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia and manage stakeholders across regulatory authorities, internal functions and external service providers.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Certified Customs Agent (KUK) certification or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience working within a multinational manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Experience supporting customs audits and relevant trade compliance programmes or certifications.
• Knowledge of free trade agreements, tariff classifications and preferential duty treatments.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.