142 Customs Brokerage jobs in Singapore

• Follow up on inbound shipments and ensure timely delivery to consignee.
• Monitor flight/vessel arrivals and ensure timely feedback on arrival information to customer
• Ensure to meet all Pharmaceutical & Healthcare requirement as per GDP/GDPMDS regulations and directives, as required.
• Ensure that discrepancy related to shipment is reported to customers and origin offices promptly
• Complete customs competency test and able to file for customs entry whenever necessary/required
• Ensure all paperwork are in proper order that meet customer profile and comply to local rules and regulations
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators on customs entries are met within customers' requirements. Comply with Singapore Customs / Competent Authorities rules and regulations imposed as well as adhering compliance to Expeditors policy and expectations
• Achieve 100 % customer satisfaction at all times through understanding customers' needs and handling requirements as well as ensuring 100% compliance
• Respond to customer complaint and query with a sense of urgency and provide solution or improvement plan whenever possible.
• Answer all incoming calls promptly and politely
• Develop good rapport with the customers
• Ensure all data are entered into system timely and accurately
• Ensure that freight and handling charges are billed to customers timely and accurately
• Prepare and submit reports timely whenever required
• Take up additional tasks as required to meet department's needs

• Good working knowledge in computer software applications including E-Mail, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Good communications skills with good command in written and spoken English

Provide customer service in monitoring freight to ensure timely arrival, accurate and timely customs declarations for final delivery to consignee within specified / agree timeframe.

• Follow up on inbound shipments and ensure timely delivery to consignee.
• Monitor flight/vessel arrivals and ensure timely feedback on arrival information to customer
• Ensure to meet all Pharmaceutical & Healthcare requirement as per GDP/GDPMDS regulations and directives, as required.
• Ensure that discrepancy related to shipment is reported to customers and origin offices promptly
• Complete customs competency test and able to file for customs entry whenever necessary/required
• Ensure all paperwork are in proper order that meet customer profile and comply to local rules and regulations
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators on customs entries are met within customers' requirements. Comply with Singapore Customs / Competent Authorities rules and regulations imposed as well as adhering compliance to Expeditors policy and expectations
• Achieve 100 % customer satisfaction at all times through understanding customers' needs and handling requirements as well as ensuring 100% compliance
• Respond to customer complaint and query with a sense of urgency and provide solution or improvement plan whenever possible.
• Answer all incoming calls promptly and politely
• Develop good rapport with the customers
• Ensure all data are entered into system timely and accurately
• Ensure that freight and handling charges are billed to customers timely and accurately
• Prepare and submit reports timely whenever required
• Take up additional tasks as required to meet department's needs

Other skills

• Good working knowledge in computer software applications including E-Mail, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Good communications skills with good command in written and spoken English

• Follow up on inbound shipments and ensure timely delivery to consignee.
• Monitor flight/vessel arrivals and ensure timely feedback on arrival information to customer
• Ensure to meet all Pharmaceutical & Healthcare requirement as per GDP/GDPMDS regulations and directives, as required.
• Ensure that discrepancy related to shipment is reported to customers and origin offices promptly
• Complete customs competency test and able to file for customs entry whenever necessary/required
• Ensure all paperwork are in proper order that meet customer profile and comply to local rules and regulations
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators on customs entries are met within customers' requirements. Comply with Singapore Customs / Competent Authorities rules and regulations imposed as well as adhering compliance to Expeditors policy and expectations
• Achieve 100 % customer satisfaction at all times through understanding customers' needs and handling requirements as well as ensuring 100% compliance
• Respond to customer complaint and query with a sense of urgency and provide solution or improvement plan whenever possible.
• Answer all incoming calls promptly and politely
• Develop good rapport with the customers
• Ensure all data are entered into system timely and accurately
• Ensure that freight and handling charges are billed to customers timely and accurately
• Prepare and submit reports timely whenever required
• Take up additional tasks as required to meet department's needs
Other skills
• Good working knowledge in computer software applications including E-Mail, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Good communications skills with good command in written and spoken English

• Lead and manage the company's customs compliance programs, methods, and frameworks to ensure all international trade regulations are met.
• Drive the implementation of the central team's import/export compliance program for the region.
• Lead improvement initiatives to enhance customs processes and systems for greater efficiency.
• Implement effective entry review and post-audit programs to identify and correct issues.
• Proactively plan all customs compliance activities, identify early warning alerts, and mitigate potential trade compliance and financial risks.
• Work closely with other stakeholders to address customs-related topics.
• Provide strategic direction to colleagues in logistics and supply chain to ensure company-wide compliance with customs regulations and training requirements.
• Define regulatory requirements for customs brokers and monitor their performance to ensure they consistently adhere to both regulations and company standards.
• Ensure correct import/export classifications and proper record-keeping.
• Conduct regular training sessions on customs topics to maintain continuous compliance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the region, ensuring customs policies and workflows are aligned with global teams in Europe and America, and with corporate guidelines.
• Maintain proper records and documentation.
• Develop business workflows to optimize efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required by the Head of Finance for Asia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of international trade compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of customs compliance and operational systems, such as SAP.
• Experience in customs clearance within the aerospace or manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of Asian governmental regulations pertaining to customs and logistics is required.
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern customs regulations is an added advantage.
• Willing to cover shifts ensuring the department is always staffed during business hours.

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Supply Chain
• Industries Human Resources Services

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The role of the Trade Compliance Analyst is to support the Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Department by ensuring effective trade monitoring, market surveillance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This includes identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with trading activities, as well as maintaining accurate documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.

• Conduct daily trade and market surveillance to detect irregularities, potential market abuse, or breaches of trading rules.
• Support investigations into suspicious trading activities and escalate issues where required.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to MAS regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain and update trade surveillance systems, controls, and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.

• Proven experience in trading compliance or derivatives trading surveillance is essential.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations and exchange trading rules.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex trading data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team player with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Trade Compliance Analyst

The role of the Trade Compliance Analyst is to support the Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Department by ensuring effective trade monitoring, market surveillance, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This includes identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with trading activities, as well as maintaining accurate documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily trade and market surveillance to detect irregularities, potential market abuse, or breaches of trading rules.
• Support investigations into suspicious trading activities and escalate issues where required.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to MAS regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain and update trade surveillance systems, controls, and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation for regulatory submissions and audits.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in trading compliance or derivatives trading surveillance is essential.
• Strong knowledge of MAS regulations and exchange trading rules.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex trading data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team player with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.

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Leonid Group have been retained by a leading global company in the life sciences and applied technologies sector ro search for a Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance – APAC in Singapore.

The business has a long-standing reputation for operational excellence and innovation, with a diverse footprint across North America, EMEA, and APAC. As part of its broader governance and compliance evolution, the company is investing in regional leadership to enhance trade compliance maturity, business partnership, and cross-border efficiency.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, regional leadership role responsible for overseeing and elevating trade compliance across the Asia-Pacific region . You will be the strategic and operational point of contact for trade compliance matters in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia , and additional regional markets.

This role blends regulatory accountability with value creation —advising the business on trade strategy, enhancing internal controls, and embedding compliance into the operational fabric of the organization. The company is seeking a candidate who is not only well-versed in regional trade laws but also capable of working across silos to solve complex business problems through a compliance lens.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Program Oversight

• Monitor and interpret APAC import/export regulations, including classification, valuation, export controls, and sanctions.
• Stay current on relevant regulatory regimes (e.g., ASEAN FTAs, China GACC, Japan METI) and provide timely guidance to business stakeholders.
• Lead preparation and response for internal and external audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Support global compliance strategy through participation in cross-regional projects.
• Design and implement region-specific SOPs aligned with the global trade compliance program.
• Conduct internal risk assessments, compliance testing, and self-audits.
• Drive proactive issue identification, reporting, and resolution.

Training & Culture Building

• Deliver trade compliance training across APAC functional teams and sites.
• Cultivate a regional compliance ambassador network to support knowledge-sharing and local ownership.
• Foster a culture of compliance engagement beyond the core regulatory team.

Operational Support & Regional Execution

• Support day-to-day trade operations, including backup for local trade compliance personnel.
• Improve oversight of non-automated flows, including paper-based transactions and non-SAP shipments.
• Collaborate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party vendors to ensure compliant and efficient movement of goods.

Business Enablement & Optimization

• Lead initiatives around duty optimization, FTAs, special regimes, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide compliance input during supply chain changes, new product launches, and operational shifts.
• Partner with functions including R&D, Tax, Finance, Procurement, and Logistics to embed compliance in business processes.
• Oversee broker performance and implement compliance KPIs for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years in international trade compliance roles, ideally within regulated or manufacturing sectors.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Law, Business Administration, or related regulatory field.
• Experience managing compliance in multiple APAC jurisdictions.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of regional trade frameworks (e.g., GACC, METI, ASEAN FTAs), and familiarity with U.S. export regulations (EAR).
• Strong ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business practices.
• Proven experience collaborating cross-functionally and leading compliance initiatives in matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Mandarin or another regional language fluency is a plus.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally respected organization at a moment of regional momentum—where you’ll be empowered to shape compliance, partner with leadership, and add strategic value well beyond the traditional trade remit. If you’re passionate about navigating complexity and enjoy building trusted relationships across cultures and functions, this could be your next step.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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Manager, Trade Compliance Optimization page is loadedManager, Trade Compliance Optimization Apply locations Singapore - Woodlands - NorthTech Singapore - Woodlands - NorthCoast Singapore - Biopolis time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 40406-JOB What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary

The Manager, Trade Compliance Optimization will be an essential member of Illumina’s Global Trade Compliance Team (GTC). The Manager will play a critical role in optimizing import/export costs while ensuring compliance with global trade regulations for Illumina. This position focuses on developing long-term strategies to optimize customs duties by leveraging trade programs and regulatory frameworks, as well as other cost mitigation strategies. Additionally, the Manager will support global trade risk management and standards strategy, assisting with streamlining of global trade standards development and execution. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, project management skills, and regulatory knowledge.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and lead multi-year strategy to optimize customs duties and reduce import/export costs through programs like Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Duty Drawback, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), Bonded Warehouses, and Tariff Engineering
• Support activities of the Illumina’s GTC’s Risk and Standards team and act as the team’s point of contact in the AMEA region
• Monitor and analyze tariff classifications, valuation methods, and country of origin rules to identify cost-saving opportunities and incorporate into the strategy

• Collaborate with GTC team and cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase compliance with global trade regulations.
• Work closely with supply chain, procurement, logistics, finance, and IT teams to integrate duty-saving measures into global sourcing and distribution strategies.
• Provide regular reports and presentations to senior management on duty optimization initiatives and financial impacts.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. Advanced degree (MA, JD, MBA) is an advantage.
• 5-7 years’ experience in international trade, deep understanding of core trade compliance topics, including country of origin, valuation, and classification.
• A breadth of knowledge of duty optimization programs, including free trade agreements, duty drawback, etc.
• Experience in life science or medical device industry would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, judgement, creativity, flexibility.
• Experience engaging cross-functionally and collaboratively to develop and implement compliance programs.
• Detail oriented and highly organized; ability to multi-task several tasks/projects at once.
• Ability to adapt to rapid change, work with a sense of urgency, and manage time effectively.

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