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Live Streaming Host

ABSOLUTE PROTECH SPORTS (M) SDN BHD
Full-Time

The Live Streaming Host will engage audiences through TikTok sessions, interact with viewers, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate on content creation while embodying a confident and relatable on-screen personality.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Sales Admin Executive

Helipro Enterprise Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Sales Admin Executive will ensure accurate order processing and timely deliveries while coordinating effectively with various teams, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Sales Manager

DOMINANT ENTERPRISE BERHAD
Full-Time

This role involves supporting the Branch Manager to achieve sales targets and business objectives by identifying new business opportunities and maintaining customer relationships. The position requires resolving customer issues, assisting with branch operations, and driving growth in export markets and international opportunities.

Johor
MYR 9000 - 12000

Sales Representative/Sales Consultant

ABSOLUTE PROTECH SPORTS (M) SDN BHD
Full-Time

The role involves generating sales opportunities, engaging clients, negotiating deals, and maintaining relationships, requiring strong communication, negotiation skills, and a passion for sports.

Selangor
Undisclosed

CONTENT WRITER

Expert Trading (M) Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Content Writer will develop engaging narratives for various platforms, collaborating closely with the marketing team to enhance brand storytelling and connect with a large community of anglers.

Penang
Undisclosed

Senior Trade Compliance Analyst

Black & Decker Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Full-Time

The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring that the company complies with trade laws and regulations. This role supports compliance activities within the organization and may operate in a hybrid work environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Senior Account Executive (Mandarin Speaker)

Fluxline Trading Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Senior Account Executive will manage client accounts, ensuring satisfaction and driving sales growth through strategic relationships and tailored solutions, while collaborating with teams to enhance service delivery and analyze market opportunities.

Wp Kuala Lumpur
MYR 4000 - 6000

Export Executive

Pong Codan Rubber (M) Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Export Executive coordinates export order processing between overseas customers and the factory to ensure smooth production and shipment flow. This role involves preparing delivery instructions, liaising with logistics providers, monitoring shipment schedules, preparing export documents, and communicating with Japanese customers using basic Japanese when required.

Selangor
MYR 3000 - 3500

Video Editor Mandarin Speaker

PGH GROUP TRADING SDN. BHD.
Full-Time

The Video Editor will create and optimize advertising videos, write engaging captions, and ensure alignment with brand objectives while utilizing skills in video editing and production.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Undergraduate Intern, Import and Export

Dell Global Business Center Sdn. Bhd.
Internship

This role is for an Undergraduate Intern in Import and Export at Dell, focusing on trade compliance. The position involves working on global projects, developing skills, and collaborating with diverse teams while ensuring trade compliance.

Penang
Undisclosed

Import Supervisor - Airfreight Division

Boustead Shipping Agencies Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Import Supervisor in the Airfreight Division at Boustead Shipping Agencies Sdn Bhd is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate import customs declarations while ensuring compliance with regulations and deadlines.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Inside Sales Executive (Mandarin Speaker)

PGH GROUP TRADING SDN. BHD.
Full-Time

The role involves managing customer inquiries and sales through social media, collaborating with marketing, and ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining strong relationships and preparing reports to enhance service.

Selangor
Undisclosed

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated June 2026

About Trading Jobs in Malaysia

Trading — encompassing import/export, commodity trading, wholesale distribution, and international trade — is a fundamental pillar of Malaysia's open, export-oriented economy. Malaysia is one of the world's major exporters of palm oil, rubber, LNG, electronics, and petroleum products, sustaining a large professional workforce in commodity trading, trade finance, supply chain management, and international logistics.

Key trading employers include the FELDA Group and Sime Darby Plantation (palm oil trading), Petronas Trading Corporation and Vitol (energy commodities), MMC Corporation, and large diversified conglomerates with trading arms such as Sime Darby Berhad, IOI Corporation, and Boustead Holdings. The free trade zones at Port Klang, Johor Bahru, and Bayan Lepas support extensive import/export businesses across electronics, FMCG, chemicals, and machinery.

Malaysia's ASEAN trade agreements (RCEP, CPTPP, bilateral FTAs with 28 countries) create significant complexity and opportunity in international trade compliance. Trade finance professionals who understand letters of credit, documentary collections, and ASEAN rules of origin are consistently in short supply relative to demand across both financial institutions and trading companies.

Salary & Hiring Trends in Trading

Trade executives and import/export coordinators earn RM 2,800 – RM 4,500/month. Commodity traders at junior levels earn RM 4,000 – RM 7,000/month. Senior traders, trading managers, and regional trading heads at commodity houses earn RM 10,000 – RM 30,000/month, with performance bonuses potentially doubling base remuneration in active commodity markets.

Palm oil and energy commodity traders are uniquely well-compensated by Malaysian standards, reflecting the global scale of the markets they operate in. Trade finance specialists at banks and commodity firms are in chronic short supply. Customs and trade compliance officers with knowledge of RCEP rules of origin and preferential tariff schemes command growing premiums as companies actively work to capture FTA cost savings in their supply chains.

Top Trading Roles in Malaysia

Commodity Trader (Palm Oil / Energy)

Buys and sells palm oil derivatives, petroleum products, or other commodities on physical or derivatives markets — one of Malaysia's most commercially rewarding career tracks.

Import / Export Executive

Manages international trade documentation, customs declarations, shipping coordination, and trade compliance for importing and exporting companies.

Trade Finance Executive

Handles trade finance instruments — letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections — at banks or treasury teams within trading companies.

Purchasing / Procurement Manager

Sources and negotiates supply agreements for raw materials, components, or finished goods across domestic and international supplier networks.

Trade Compliance Officer

Ensures all import/export activities comply with customs regulations, preferential tariff schemes (FTA origin criteria), and export control requirements.

Business Development Manager (Trading)

Develops new trading relationships, market entry strategies, and commercial partnerships for trading companies expanding regionally.

How to Land a Trading Job in Malaysia

  1. 1

    Search SuperJobs by role ("commodity trader", "import export executive", "trade finance", "procurement manager", "trade compliance") or browse the Trading industry page.

  2. 2

    For commodity trading roles, highlight any exposure to Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon, or commodity management systems. Knowledge of specific commodity markets (palm oil, crude oil, rubber) is highly valued.

  3. 3

    For import/export and compliance roles, demonstrate knowledge of HS tariff codes, RCEP/CPTPP rules of origin, and experience with Customs Management System (CMS) or MyTRADELINK portal.

  4. 4

    Apply through SuperJobs and directly via major commodity firms and banks. Commodity trading roles are relationship-driven — networking at industry events (MPOC, Bursa Malaysia commodity conferences) supplements formal applications.

  5. 5

    Prepare for trading interviews with a clear understanding of the company's commodity markets, trading strategy, and risk management framework. Be ready to discuss commodity price dynamics and hedging concepts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of trading jobs are available in Malaysia?
Trading jobs in Malaysia include commodity trader (palm oil, energy, rubber), import/export executive, trade coordinator, freight and logistics coordinator, trade finance executive, letter of credit specialist, procurement executive/manager, purchasing manager, trade compliance officer, customs brokerage executive, business development manager (trading), and trading analyst. Roles exist at commodity trading companies, GLCs (FELDA, Sime Darby, Petronas Trading), trading arms of conglomerates, banks, and large import/export businesses.
What is the salary range for trading jobs in Malaysia?
Trade coordinators and import/export executives earn RM 2,800–4,500/month. Procurement managers and trade finance executives earn RM 5,000–9,000/month. Junior commodity traders earn RM 4,000–7,000/month base plus performance bonuses. Senior traders and trading managers earn RM 10,000–30,000/month with bonuses that can match or exceed base salary in active markets. Regional trading heads at global commodity firms can earn RM 25,000–60,000/month total compensation.
What qualifications are needed for trading jobs in Malaysia?
Import/export and trade coordination roles require a degree in Business, International Trade, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management. Commodity trading roles typically require Finance, Economics, or Business degrees supplemented by CFA or FRM qualification for analytical roles. Trade finance roles at banks benefit from CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) certification. Trade compliance officers benefit from Certified Customs Professional (CCP) training from the Malaysian Institute of Customs and Forwarding Agents (MIFFA).
Which companies hire the most trading professionals in Malaysia?
Major commodity trading employers include Sime Darby Plantation Trading, FELDA Global Ventures, IOI Corporation, Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK), Petronas Trading Corporation, and Vitol Malaysia. Diversified conglomerates with large trading operations include Boustead Holdings, MMC Corporation, and DRB-HICOM. Banks with active trade finance desks — Maybank, CIMB, RHB, Hong Leong Bank — employ large teams of trade finance specialists. Free zone operators in Port Klang and Johor Bahru also sustain large import/export workforce needs.
How do I apply for trading jobs on SuperJobs?
Search "trading jobs Malaysia", "commodity trader KL", "import export executive", or "trade finance Kuala Lumpur" on SuperJobs. Filter by industry and seniority level. Include your commodity market knowledge, trade finance certifications, and experience with specific customs and trade compliance systems in your profile. Commodity trading roles are often not widely advertised — build your network with industry associations (MPOC, Malaysian Cocoa Board, Bursa Malaysia) alongside your SuperJobs applications.