Logistics And Trade Compliance Specialist

Logistics And Trade Compliance Specialist

Apply locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 6, 2025 (18 days left to apply) job requisition id JOBREQ_9857

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We are hiring a Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist in Wilhelmsen Ship Services.

The Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist optimizes the company’s trade and logistics activities and oversees the trade compliance program across the Asia Pacific Region. Acting as the subject matter expert, the role involves training stakeholders, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations, and managing risk. The Specialist collaborates with regional stakeholders and service providers, conducts audits, and leads business reviews for freight forwarders and last-mile delivery providers. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for articulating regulatory compliance across various countries.

Who you will report to:

The Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist reports to the Singapore Operations Manager.

What you will be doing:

1. Develop and implement freight strategies to optimize lead times and achieve competitive rates.

2. Conduct quarterly freight rate market surveys and provide business recommendations.

3. Lead quarterly business reviews with freight forwarders and last-mile delivery providers.

4. Assess freight forwarder performance using scorecards and drive improvement plans.

5. Support audits to ensure freight and last-mile delivery documentation complies with WSS standards.

6. Ensure regional compliance with customs, export controls, and tax regulations, maintaining accurate documentation and procedures.

7. Review internal trade compliance controls, address risks, manage audit programs, and implement regional improvements.

8. Establish and maintain localized import/export compliance policies and promote company-wide awareness.

9. Act as the primary contact for freight and trade compliance in the Asia Pacific Region.

10. Oversee trade compliance and logistics for new business setups, product launches, and new shipping trade lanes.

11. Monitor and report KPIs to management monthly.

What we are looking for:

1. Ability to act on initiative in a proactive manner.

2. Strong ability to communicate, present, and persuade stakeholders to ensure compliance.

3. Proven experience leading meetings and collaborating in international settings.

4. Self-motivated with a track record of independently executing initiatives and achieving goals.

5. Results and process driven, with a high level of responsibility.

6. Co-operating attitude being a team player that adapts to the team and builds team spirit, listens, consults and communicates proactively and upholds ethics and values.

What you bring:

1. Preferably a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics or International Business.

2. 5 years international freight and trade experience.

3. Excellent knowledge of import and export regulations.

4. Good knowledge in custom regulations in the Asia Pacific Regions.

5. Systematic and accurate nature.

6. Experience in reviewing and improving trade compliance policies and procedures (preferred).

What we offer:

Working in Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we offer a generous and bespoke benefits package tailored to your specific Wilhelmsen HUB.

Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist.

Work location: Singapore

Contact details: Recruitment Specialist - Corrie Kew – corrie.kew@wilhelmsen.com