Senior Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Penang, Malaysia (hybrid role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Ensure full customs compliance for major APAC production sites, including adherence to AEO requirements and relevant customs and agency licenses.
• Manage customs procedures and licenses, such as duty drawback and other regulatory programs.
• Oversee the Preferential Origin process to support both internal business needs and customer requirements.
• Provide expert support to local and APAC teams on customs, trade compliance issues, and related opportunities.
• Lead and participate in projects that implement trade compliance programs, import/export operational improvements, and data governance.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized operational processes and procedures for trade compliance.
• Deliver guidance and training to business stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and compliant business operations.
• Drive robust import and export practices through software solutions, connected systems, and self-audit programs.
• Monitor and report customs performance and savings metrics, driving cost reductions through FTAs, duty incentives, and other savings initiatives while resolving operational disputes and tracking APAC regulatory updates.
  
  

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Bachelor Degree in Customs, International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related fields
• At least 5 years of experiences in customs and trade operation
• Strong understanding of internal trade regulation, and import and export compliance
• Experience with SAP, SAP-GTS, or similar systems, including e-customs functionality.
  
  

How Would You Stand Out

• Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented approach
• Proficiency in multiple languages
  
  

Why Choose Us

• A Competitive remuneration package in accordance with the weighting of your role, your seniority and experience.
• An exciting career opportunity with one of the global leaders in the industry
  
  

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more