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Senior Executive - Product Compliance

Job Responsibilities

A. Cross-Functional Compliance Coordination (CN / Purchasing / Local

Teams)

  • Act as the primary coordination point between China (CN) team, Purchasing team, and Local Country teams on product compliance matters.

  • Ensure accurate communication and alignment of compliance requirements, product specifications, and regulatory expectations across stakeholders.

  • Translate and clarify compliance requirements into actionable tasks for relevant internal teams.

  • Ensure timely follow-up and closure of compliance-related requirements across all parties.

B. Regulatory Understanding & Compliance Readiness

  • Ensure correct understanding of HS codes and import/export regulatory requirements prior to shipment execution.

  • Support alignment of international testing standards and regulatory requirements across product categories (e.g., Household, Medical, Appliances, Floor Care, Toys, Packaging, etc.).

  • Monitor regulatory changes and communicate key updates to relevant internal stakeholders.

C. Documentation & Compliance Data Management

  • Maintain tracking of all compliance-related documentation including certificates, licenses, permits, and approvals received from local teams.

  • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely updating of compliance records for audit and internal reference purposes.

  • Consolidate and report compliance status and key metrics to management.

D. Internal Coordination & Issue Resolution

  • Work closely with Local and Purchasing teams to resolve compliance related issues during importation or product onboarding.

  • Support resolution of gaps in documentation, data inconsistencies, or compliance clarifications between regions.

  • Participate in project and operational meetings to provide updates and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

E. SOP & Process Support

  • Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to product compliance coordination and execution flow.

  • Identify process gaps between CN, Purchasing, and Local teams and recommend improvements.

F. Leadership & Team Supervision

  • Supervise, guide, and support 2 Product Compliance Executives, ensuring all tasks are executed accurately, completely, and on time.

  • Provide task allocation, monitoring, and quality checking of deliverables.

  • Act as backup support for team operations, ensuring continuity of compliance workflow during absence or peak workload.

  • Ensure proper escalation and follow-up of pending compliance matters.

Job Requirements:

▪ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field.

▪ Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, supply chain coordination, import/export, or related field.

▪ Strong understanding of HS codes and customs/import/export processes.

▪ Experience working in cross-functional and cross-regional environments (China / SEA preferred).

▪ Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

▪ Leadership experience in supervising junior team members is required.

▪ Proficiency in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written)

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