Global Customs Preferential Management & Rules of Origin (Executive)
BASF · Kuala Lumpur
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- Global Customs Preferential Management & Rules of Origin (Executive)
LOCATION
Kuala Lumpur, MYS
COMPANY
BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.
JOB FIELD
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB ID
143975
FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS
Hybrid
- Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.
Objectives of the Position
The purpose of this role is to support compliance with international trade regulations and contribute to the effective utilization of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) across global operations. Within Preferential Management, the role supports BASF in safeguarding against financial and reputational risks by ensuring the accurate maintenance, validation, and processing of information required for preferential origin determination in accordance with applicable customs laws.
The position supports the systematic determination of preferential origin through the collection, validation, and maintenance of supplier declarations (long-term and single-use), as well as the preparation and management of key data required for preferential origin assessments, including product compositions (BOMs), supplier information, and other supporting documentation. This role contributes to the accurate issuance of Free Trade Certificates and Origin Declarations for both customer and intercompany transactions while ensuring data integrity, documentation accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.
Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities
- Support the collection, preparation, maintenance, validation, and follow-up of data, supplier declarations, certificates, and supporting documentation required for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
- Support preferential origin determination activities through the collection, validation, and maintenance of information and supporting documentation required for origin assessments in accordance with established procedures.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Business Units, Procurement, Manufacturing Sites, Logistics, and Customs teams to support the execution of Preferential Management activities.
- Work flexibly and collaborate with stakeholders across different time zones to support operational requirements.
- Participate in Preferential Management meetings and support the preparation of KPI, operational, and performance reports.
- Communicate with BASF customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure FTA-related requests and documentation requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Support activities related to FTA utilization and duty-saving opportunities through accurate data maintenance, documentation management, and timely execution of operational processes.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in the chemical industry would be an advantage.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in Customs, Foreign Trade, Preferential Management, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain Operations, or Shared Services.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
- Ability to work flexibly and collaborate with stakeholders across different time zones.
- Basic understanding of customs regulations, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and Rules of Origin.
- Knowledge of HS tariff classification and customs valuation principles would be an advantage.
- Proficiency in data management and reporting, including the use of Excel or similar tools to track and maintain trade compliance and operational data
- Knowledge of BASF products, business processes, and markets would be an advantage.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Structured and detail-oriented work approach.
- Strong teamwork competence
- Exposure to project, process improvement, or system implementation activities would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of SAP master data systems; experience with SAP GTS would be an advantage.
- English (fluent in spoken and written)
The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.
We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses.
BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Cha