Job Description

Malaysia Trade Compliance Specialist

We can\'t predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.

Texas Instruments (TI) is looking for a detail and service minded individual to join our Worldwide Procurement & Logistics team as a Malaysia Trade Compliance Specialist. As a Trade Compliance Specialist at TI you will provide import/export administration and control to ensure compliance with government rules and regulations including international trade.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensuring complete compliance with Export/Import laws in the context of TI operations in Malaysia, including overseeing, preparation and submission of documentation, obtaining of requisite licenses/registrations, maintenance of statutory records etc.
• Interfacing with:
  • Key Malaysia government agencies, such as The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMC), Zone Authority, MITI, MIDA, and other relevant authorities to support the business growth.
  • Leadership role in growing the relationship between TI and key officials, influencing existing government processes for ease of business/improved cycle time, resolving occasional disputes, etc.
  • Working with different multiple internal/external stakeholders to effectively drive compliance with US and country regulations.
  • Active participation in Asia Trade Compliance meetings
• Trade Compliance:
  • Functioning as the first line of contact for any Trade Compliance questions / concerns / etc. for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Actively enforce compliance by TI personnel, contractors, suppliers and distributors with Export/Import activities of US including but not limited to the U.S. Export Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce and ITAR and and Malaysia Strategic Trade Act 2010 and import regulations
  • Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, and processes for site Export / Import operations, including the Compliance Control Program (CCP) / Internal Compliance Program (ICP)
  • Resolving business problems pertaining to customs regulations and acting as liaise with customs authorities, as needed
  • Conducting regular TI Malaysia based audits / risk assessments to ensure processes, procedures & operations are in compliance.
  • Conducting awareness training to ensure that internal/external customers understand and follow the policies and regulations
  • Administer the Site Visitor Program, Technology Control Program, Customer onboarding and supplier assessment
  • Responsible for obtaining local government licensing and timely reporting
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Min 3-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in export/import compliance and trade control
• Sound knowledge and experience with Customs Act, Free Zone Act, Malaysia Strategic Trade Act 2010 regulations and application of regulations are preferred.
• Knowledge of US Export Administration Regulations is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Supply Chain Management or International Trade or related field
• High level of integrity and ethics at work. Ability to learn government regulations and implement changes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to influence opinions and gain consensus
• Ability to drive projects and programs to complete them in given timelines.
• High accountability in maintaining confidentiality of information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with SAP GTS application.

Special Consideration

• A high degree of Proper care has to be taken to ensure that the discharge of all job functions is always fully compliant with the provisions of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Only persons with a high degree of personal integrity and a proper understanding of such issues would to be considered for the position.

Work Location:

• Based in Texas Instruments Ulu Kelang, Malaysia
• May require travel to other parts of Asia and to the US.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly learn new government regulations and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to implement changes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to influence opinions and gain consensus
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to handle contracts management
• Proactive, fast learner, self-motivated, multi-tasking and performance driven
• Ability to drive projects and programs to complete them in timeline given
• High accountability in maintaining confidentiality of information

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We\xe2\x80\x99re different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.

About Texas Instruments As a global semiconductor company, we design, manufacture, test and sell analog and embedded processing chips to nearly 100,000 customers. Our products enable electronics everywhere and in things you experience every day - from health care, smart homes and connected cars to drones, smart phones and more. Our passion to create a better and more sustainable world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors drives us to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.