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This internship position in procurement involves assisting with supplier management, contract negotiation, and inventory control to support cost-effective acquisition of premium products. The role also includes managing premium warranty and expiry matters as part of procurement strategies. Candidates are expected to have a relevant bachelor's degree or be a fresh graduate with strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
The Purchasing Officer position in Muar, Johor involves managing the procurement of materials for manufacturing. This role offers growth opportunities and involves negotiating deals while working with different teams.
This role involves configuring, implementing, and supporting SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) modules to manage trade compliance, customs, and risk management functions. The position requires collaboration with teams to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and to integrate SAP GTS with other systems. The candidate is expected to provide ongoing support and participate in global or regional trade compliance projects.
The Assistant Manager in Shipping role involves overseeing import and export operations and documentation to achieve organizational objectives. The position requires coordination with various departments to ensure timely and compliant shipments and leading the shipping team to deliver effective customer service.
This role is focused on leading export sales and marketing efforts on a global scale. The position requires identifying international market opportunities, managing client relationships, and coordinating sales and marketing activities in line with international trade regulations and market trends.
The Business Development Executive is responsible for driving sales growth and improving customer service quality. The role includes managing customer orders, expanding the customer base both locally and internationally, and maintaining customer relationships and profiles.
The Sales Operations Administrator supports sales efforts by managing administrative and operational activities to ensure efficiency. The role involves handling sales documentation, performing pricing and data calculations, and facilitating order processing for international clients, especially in the EU region. This position requires attention to detail, professionalism in communication, and a focus on process optimization.
The Commodity Management Advisor is responsible for managing strategic and high-value commodities, including price determination, negotiations, and supplier relationships. This role involves developing procurement strategies, leading negotiations, and providing cost analysis and performance reporting to senior management.
The Trade Support Specialist role is based in the Republic of Ireland and involves supporting trade-related activities within the organization. The position requires good communication skills, teamwork, basic knowledge of trade support functions, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
This role is for a Trade Compliance Manager responsible for overseeing and managing trade compliance activities within an organization. The position may involve a hybrid work model with both office and remote work options.
The role involves managing the purchasing process, including sourcing, negotiation, and purchase order management, while maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. The position requires coordination with various departments to support material planning and compliance with company policies.
The Trade Specialist position is located in San Antonio, Texas, and requires up to 50% regional travel. The role involves engaging in trade activities relevant to the area and requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a basic understanding of trade regulations.
By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 2026
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.
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.
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.
Manages international trade documentation, customs declarations, shipping coordination, and trade compliance for importing and exporting companies.
Handles trade finance instruments — letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections — at banks or treasury teams within trading companies.
Sources and negotiates supply agreements for raw materials, components, or finished goods across domestic and international supplier networks.
Ensures all import/export activities comply with customs regulations, preferential tariff schemes (FTA origin criteria), and export control requirements.
Develops new trading relationships, market entry strategies, and commercial partnerships for trading companies expanding regionally.
Search SuperJobs by role ("commodity trader", "import export executive", "trade finance", "procurement manager", "trade compliance") or browse the Trading industry page.
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.
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.
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.
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.