Analyst I, Trade Compliance

Position Summary:

Advanced Energy Industries Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AEMY) has an immediate opening for a subject matter expert to support Trade compliance operations. The qualified candidate will work with Global Trade Compliance team members to support AEMY handling but not limited to import/export compliance operations in accordance with Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) Act, Customs Regulations, Export control STA Act.

This role plays a vital role in ensuring that the risk portfolio in AEMY is protected as trade takes place across borders and jurisdictions, bound to various trade regulations and requirements.

Location: Simpang Ampat, Penang

Responsibilities:

1. Lead all aspects of the facilitation of import/export shipments in adherence to trade regulations. Independently coordinate with Global Trade Compliance team to ensure declaration operations are correct and efficient.

2. Support special trade modes to ensure compliance with all applicable trade compliance regulations, including local trade regulations pertaining to import and export, anti-bribery regulations, as well as AE code of ethics policies

3. Knowledge of the key trade elements, such as product valuation, commercial invoice setups, incoterms, and local Customs requirements. Providing expertise to answer questions from internal collaborators, suppliers, customers, and others.

4. Support the export compliance and STA process based on the STA Act and other applicable regulations, include the order screening, hold review and release by using the automatic export screening tool

5. Manage the interaction with local customs/MITI authorities and other applicable governmental agencies and officials on behalf of AE. Successfully, handle the external/internal audit once required.

6. Perform import and export classification activities with a focus on semiconductors, electronics, and encryption.

7. Perform denied party screening activities, diligence on prospective customers, vendors, and business partners, adjudicate potential screening matches, and support general export compliance activities.

8. Support internal and external self-assessments and audit commitments, including responsibilities for process improvements and corrective actions.

9. Develop the Annual Trade Compliance Audit Plan utilizing a risk-based approach with the assistance from Global Trade Compliance team. Prepare quarterly audit reports and provide counsel and advice to management related to the development of Management Action Plans to correct audit findings/control deficiencies.

10. Experience working in SAP and global trade management tools.

11. Project management expertise.

12. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver trade compliance training and briefings to internal collaborators.

13. Build and implement training programs to ensure collaborators, customers, partners, and team members have vital compliance knowledge and are regularly updated.

14. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make impactful decisions.

15. Flexible and able to balance multiple priorities at once and ability to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs.

16. Knowledge of the key trade elements, such as product valuation, commercial invoice setups, incoterms, and local Customs requirements. Providing expertise to answer questions from internal collaborators, suppliers, customers, and others.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent experience or above

• The ideal candidate will have 3 -5+ years of experience in Customs and Trade Compliance in semiconductor related industry.

• Mastery in English and local language

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Vast knowledge in Trade regulations including Customs Act 1967 regulations, Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) & SST Act, STA Act and so on

• Beneficial activity knowledge such as repair, service, calibration, subcontracting, IPC, RDC would be a preference.

• Working experience of using ERP system such as SAP system

• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills

• Good analysis and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to travel and work with partners across time zone for operations alignment and drive improvement plan.

• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office skills (Adv Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Exposure to Data Analytics and Reporting tools (Power BI and Etc) will be an added advantage.

WHY JOIN AEMY?

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.

Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.

• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.

• Executive Employee Health Screening package.

• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.

• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 consecutive days of paid paternity leave for Dads.

• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.