Logistics And Trade Compliance Specialist

at  Wilhelmsen

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We are hiring a Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist in Wilhelmsen Ship Services.
The Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist optimizes the company’s trade and logistics activities and oversees the trade compliance program across the Asia Pacific Region. Acting as the subject matter expert, the role involves training stakeholders, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations, and managing risk. The Specialist collaborates with regional stakeholders and service providers, conducts audits, and leads business reviews for freight forwarders and last-mile delivery providers. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for articulating regulatory compliance across various countries.
In Wilhelmsen Ship Services, the people at Wilhelmsen don’t just hold jobs here. They make the most innovative ideas a reality – and in the process, they shape the maritime industry. With one of the largest maritime networks in the world, we do work that makes an impact - if it floats, our products are probably on it. Supplying marine consumables, products, and solutions to every conceivable vessel type, our Marine Products division includes the Unitor brand of products, Timm ropes, Unicool refrigerants, and Unitor and Nalfleet marine chemicals. Last year we made product deliveries to 27,500 vessels, at over 2,000 ports.
Who you will report to:
The Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist reports to the Singapore Operations Manager

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement freight strategies to optimize lead times and achieve competitive rates.
• Conduct quarterly freight rate market surveys and provide business recommendations.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with freight forwarders and last-mile delivery providers.
• Assess freight forwarder performance using scorecards and drive improvement plans.
• Support audits to ensure freight and last-mile delivery documentation complies with WSS standards.
• Ensure regional compliance with customs, export controls, and tax regulations, maintaining accurate documentation and procedures.
• Review internal trade compliance controls, address risks, manage audit programs, and implement regional improvements.
• Establish and maintain localized import/export compliance policies and promote company-wide awareness.
• Act as the primary contact for freight and trade compliance in the Asia Pacific Region.
• Oversee trade compliance and logistics for new business setups, product launches, and new shipping trade lanes.
• Monitor and report KPIs to management monthly.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to act on initiative in a proactive manner
• Strong ability to communicate, present, and persuade stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Proven experience leading meetings and collaborating in international settings.
• Self-motivated with a track record of independently executing initiatives and achieving goals
• Results and process driven, with a high level of responsibility
• Co-operating attitude being a team player that adapts to the team and builds team spirit, listens, consults and communicates proactively and upholds ethics and values

What you bring:

• Preferably to have bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics or International Business.
• 5 years international freight and trade experience.
• Excellent knowledge of import and export regulations.
• Good knowledge in custom regulations in the Asia Pacific Regions.
• Systematic and accurate nature
• Experience in reviewing and improving trade compliance policies and procedures (preferred).

What we offer:
Working in Wilhelmsen can offer a culture and work environment of strong leadership, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. Our organization thrives by using modern tools and is eager to utilize the business opportunities that arise with new digital tools and skills. Beyond this, we offer a generous and bespoke benefits package tailored to your specific Wilhelmsen HUB.
Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist.
As an internal candidate you can apply or refer by entering the internal job portal (Workday front page>Menu >Career>Find jobs). Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.
Work location: Singapore
Contact details: Recruitment Specialist - Corrie Kew –
corrie.kew@wilhelmsen.com

• Develop and implement freight strategies to optimize lead times and achieve competitive rates.
• Conduct quarterly freight rate market surveys and provide business recommendations.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with freight forwarders and last-mile delivery providers.
• Assess freight forwarder performance using scorecards and drive improvement plans.
• Support audits to ensure freight and last-mile delivery documentation complies with WSS standards.
• Ensure regional compliance with customs, export controls, and tax regulations, maintaining accurate documentation and procedures.
• Review internal trade compliance controls, address risks, manage audit programs, and implement regional improvements.
• Establish and maintain localized import/export compliance policies and promote company-wide awareness.
• Act as the primary contact for freight and trade compliance in the Asia Pacific Region.
• Oversee trade compliance and logistics for new business setups, product launches, and new shipping trade lanes.
• Monitor and report KPIs to management monthly