Principal Analyst, Trade Compliance #AKT

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for daily import and export operations across the AMEA region, ensuring timely and accurate customs clearances with appointed brokers.
• Manage shipments through SAP GTS, including SPL block release, license management, and compliance reporting.
• Liaise with government agencies to resolve import/export holds and ensure smooth clearance processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate trade compliance risks while establishing and enforcing strong internal controls.
• Provide training on trade compliance for both internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to design and implement new compliance processes and initiatives across AMEA.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in trade regulations and customs laws across the region.
• Maintain accurate product trade data (ECCNs, HTS codes, Country of Origin, valuation, invoices) to support compliant and efficient customs clearance.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and document management of import/export activities.
• Provide timely shipment status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in customs broker performance reviews and evaluations.
• Conduct internal audits, identify compliance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customs brokers, authorities, and cross-functional teams (Operations, Logistics, Commercial, Legal, Tax, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Logistics, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Over 8 years of experience in import/export operations, with emphasis on trade compliance and logistics.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore customs regulations, along with hands-on experience in Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Australian trade regulations.
• Strong understanding of US and APJ export control requirements.
• Proficient in HTS code classification across the AMEA region.
• Experience working with SAP ECC functionalities.

Account Manager:

Kerwin Tan Kai Bin (R1331624)

kerwin.tan@searchasia.com.sg

EA16S8107