Logistics Import & Export Supervisor— Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Adhesive Technologies

Job description

About this Position This opportunity is specifically designed for professionals with a background in Chemistry, Chemical Science, Biology, Physics, Biotechnology, or other Science-related disciplines, who are looking to apply their technical knowledge within a global chemicals organization. The role combines import & export operations, customs compliance, regulatory governance, licensing requirements, and chemical product management, offering a unique blend of logistics and regulatory responsibilities. What you´ll do Ensure compliance with logistics, customs, chemical, and environmental regulations, including the Poison Act 1952, Drugs Act 1954, CWC Act 2005, Scheduled Waste Regulations 2005, and USECHH Regulations 2000, while managing related risks and performance metrics. Act as the designated license holder for Henkel, maintaining and managing all required licenses and permits, including poison and precursor licenses. Manage end-to-end import operations across Malaysia and Singapore, including shipment tracking, customs clearance, bonded warehouse activities, movement permits, and customs documentation. Support urgent shipment requirements by expediting customs clearance, resolving import issues, and ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations. Ensure accurate calculation, declaration, and payment of import duties, SST, logistics charges, and related costs, including invoice verification, approval, and insurance claim management for damaged goods. Monitor and report import-related KPIs, costs, duties, taxes, and inventory levels, while identifying and implementing cost-saving and process improvement initiatives. Develop, standardize, and maintain import and logistics SOPs, manage scheduled waste compliance and disposal activities, and support internal and external regulatory audits. Provide operational support through staff training and backup planning, stock-taking activities, safety walkarounds, and cross-functional team collaboration to ensure business continuity.