Back to search

Regional Trade & Customs Compliance

South Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior regional role leading trade compliance across ASEAN, with Indonesia as a key hub. You will advise regional and global stakeholders, ensuring import/export and customs processes align with local regulations and global standards. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a global matrix environment.
  • Lead the regional trade compliance
  • Join a well known multinational organization

About Our Client

Our client is a global multinational with strong governance and compliance standards, operating in highly regulated industries. ASEAN is a key growth region, with Indonesia at its core. The company offers regional exposure, cross-border collaboration, and a culture of integrity and high performance.

Job Description

As a Regional Trade & Customs Compliance your main responsibilities will include:

    • Act as the primary liaison with trade and customs authorities across regions
    • Advise management on trade compliance risks, policies, and regulatory changes
    • Develop, implement, and maintain local trade compliance frameworks and SOPs
    • Ensure alignment between global compliance standards and local operations
    • Oversee customs processes, export/import activities, and regulatory filings
    • Manage trade compliance audits, documentation, and record-keeping systems
    • Drive compliance awareness through training and internal engagement programs
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, legal, procurement)
    • Ensure master data, supplier qualifications, and operational processes are compliant
    • Provide guidance on sanctions, export controls, and cross-border regulations

The Successful Applicant

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Law, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs, or regulatory affairs
  • Deep expertise in Indonesian customs regulations and trade compliance frameworks
  • Strong experience working within large, multinational, matrix organizations
  • Proven ability to manage government stakeholders and regulatory authorities
  • Experience with audits, permits, licensing, and compliance documentation
  • Familiarity with SAP GTS or similar trade compliance systems
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders
  • Strong integrity and ability to operate in a high-compliance environment
  • Proactive, analytical, and confident in managing complex regulatory issues
  • Deep customs expertise with advisory capability to leadership
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • High integrity and commitment to compliance excellence

What's on Offer

Why You Should Apply

  • Regional exposure with high visibility to global leadership
  • Opportunity to shape trade compliance strategy across ASEAN
  • Operate in a complex, high-impact regulatory environment
  • Strong platform to leverage and deepen customs expertise
  • Be part of a global organization with established governance standards



If you are a trade compliance professional with strong customs expertise and the ability to influence across a regional landscape, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

Please apply directly or reach out for a private conversation.

Contact
Sherlyn Andika
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7009666
Phone number
+62 21 29588801

Job summary

Function
Legal
Sub Sector
Trading & Shipping
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
South Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sherlyn Andika
Consultant contact
+62 21 29588801
Job Reference
JN-052026-7009666

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.