Job Description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.
We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.
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.
Do you want to work with passionate teams, providing excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region?
Do you want an open, supportive, and caring working environment?
Do you view your development needs seriously as we do?
If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF!
Role Description
The Customs Compliance Manager supports & ensures Global Customs Risk & Compliance relevant activities incl. 3rd parties such as Authorities, legal consultancy companies and Custom Brokers. In this role it is important to initiate, coordinate and monitor process-oriented risk assessments and mitigation measures implementation based on the requirements of the BASF Customs Internal Control System. In addition, observation of political and economic changes and the translation of them into end-2-end Customer processes is expected. This incorporates the ability for deep dive data analytics and data presentation in standardized visual formats such as Customs Dashboard.
Main Tasks

• Increase transparency on new laws, regulations and customs agreements
• Initiates and defines regional binding GB Guidelines to ensure adherence to Customs Requirement and legislation
• Proactively engages Customs Communities of practices to ensure globally defined processes
• Conducts regional knowledge transfer to customs communities of practices
• Conducts initial risk assessments based on the globally aligned structure including documentation and yearly follow up within BASF Customs Internal Control System
• Closely align activities with Process Design Team to implement necessary changes in the process landscape
• Closely align activities with Customs Audit & Legal Advisory Team to ensure compliance and reporting to BASF Corporate Center and local Customs Authorities
• Proactively checking on Court decisions and translating them into the BASF business & needs
• Act as project coordinator
• Deep dive into and analyses of BASF internal & external customs data and presentation in a visual standardized format
• Provide Training to Customs Custodians

Prior Professional Experience

• Good BASF business knowledge
• Good SC Operations knowledge
• Expert knowledge on Customs & Foreign Trade regulations

Technical Skills

• Strong communication and argumentation skills
• Excellent analytical thinking
• Structured work organization
• Strong teamwork competence
• Experience in project management is desirable
• Good knowledge of the SAP master data systems and SAP GTS

Languages

• 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 Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of EUR65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at .
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At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
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We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today - the world's leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 120,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.
The right people are crucial for our sustainable success. We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.
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Kuala Lumpur, MY
BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn. Bhd.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Permanent
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