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国際貿易サービス&ガバナンス・スペシャリスト/ ITS & Governance Specialist

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A multinational chemical company is looking for an International Trade Service and Governance Specialist. The selected candidate will provide critical support for international trade services and governance activities, ensuring compliance with global import/export regulations. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strong customs and trade compliance support to business units
  • Serve as the ITSG single point of contact for Japan to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Drive import/export operations, ensuring 100% compliance with global strategies
  • Work with external logistics suppliers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to ensure timely execution
  • Manage Trade Security Programs, including import/export control and sanction party screening
  • Oversee customs compliance permits, licenses, audits, and inspections
  • Provide customs regulatory updates, guidance, and training to stakeholders
  • Monitor supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement and action
  • Manage Customs Brokers’ performance, aligning SOPs and KPIs
  • Support corporate projects and manage logistics disruptions in real-time

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 5–10 years of experience in International Trade Compliance & Operations
  • Proven experience in import/export, customs, and trade compliance
  • Proficient in working across multiple cultures and market levels
  • Familiarity with technological tools and processes
  • Professional level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global chemical company that encourages advancement in semiconductors, electric vehicles, personal protection, and water purification above many other sectors. that seeks to assist clients in realising their greatest ideas while supplying specialised services and products that revolutionise markets.

Keywords:

国際貿易, 輸出入業務, カスタムコンプライアンス, 貿易セキュリティ, 輸送業務, グローバル戦略, サプライチェーン, リスク管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 1IV4CG

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Distribution

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥11,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 1IV4CG-E6A4D916

Date posted: 21 June 2025

Consultant: April Shen