The group you'll be a part of
Our Trade Operations team at LAM plays a vital role in ensuring smooth end‑to‑end trade execution by coordinating across internal and external functions to deliver accurate documentation, seamless order fulfillment, and operational excellence. We are a dynamic, collaborative group that values accountability, continuous improvement, and integrity. Joining us means being part of a team that drives business performance, supports regional operations, and continuously seeks better ways to serve our internal and external customers.
The impact you'll make
The Trade Operations Analyst is responsible for executing day-to-day import/export activities, ensuring compliance with Malaysian Customs regulations, and supporting trade-related data analytics and reporting.
What You'll Do
- Support daily import operations by ensuring accurate HS Code classification in alignment with LMW A1 and A2 exemption approvals to facilitate smooth customs clearance.
- Monitor, track, and report any issues related to customs compliance or clearance activities, and promptly escalate to the superior when necessary.
- Prepare and submit monthly Customs reports (M1 and M2) with full accuracy and on-time delivery to relevant authorities or assigned customs officers.
- Prepare and submit yearly Customs Report (M4) for LMM 1.1 Kulim, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and timely submission.
- Process and verify Return-to-Vendor (RTV) documentation from the warehouse team, ensuring data accuracy and compliance before applying for Customs approvals (GPB AM and GPB 1).
- Apply for daily customs approvals and coordinate closely with customs officers to expedite any urgent requests and avoid shipment delays.
- Ensure any Finished Goods (FG) direct export shipment movement receive prior confirmation from Trade Operations before approval and release.
- Ensure shipment movement control by verifying that all transfers from LMM 1.1 Kulim to LMM Batu Kawan receive prior confirmation from Trade Operations before approval and release.
- Report and update compliance issues related to LMM 1.1 Kulim operations to the superior at the Batu Kawan site.
- Maintain accurate and audit‑ready documentation for all LMM 1.1 movements and approvals, ensuring proper record keeping for internal and customs audits.
- Prepare monthly operational support update review.
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, International Trade, or related discipline.
- 2–4 years experience in import/export operations or trade compliance.
- Familiarity with Malaysia Customs procedures, LMW framework, and brokerage coordination.
- Proficient in using/understanding DagangNet, and SAP systems.
- Working knowledge of Power BI and Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data modeling).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently.
- Good communication and coordination skills to work cross-functionally.
- Knowledge of Warehouse receiving and shipping process
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing or high-volume trade environments.
- Understanding of INCOTERMS and international shipping documentation.
- Exposure to customs audit preparation or internal controls.
- Have experiences on problem solving tools like 5why, PDCA.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research (Lam or the Company) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. On-site Flex you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. Virtual Flex you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time. 
