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Internship Rewards Procurement & Management, Internship

THE D GROUP
Internship

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.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 600 - 1000

Purchasing Officer

SOLID POINT PRECISION MANUFACTURING SDN BHD
Internship

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.

Johor
MYR 1700 - 2500

SAP GTS (Global Trade Services)

Accenture Malaysia
Full-Time

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.

Selangor
Undisclosed

ASSISTANT MANAGER-SHIPPING

Hartalega Holdings Bhd
Full-Time

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.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Senior Executive - Export Sales and Marketing

GREENYIELD BHD
Full-Time

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.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Business Development Executive

Dormez Fabrication Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

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.

Selangor
MYR 2500 - 10000

Sales Operations Administrator

Lumos
Full-Time

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.

Selangor
MYR 3500 - 4500

08 - Commodity Management Specialist

Celestica Gbs Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Full-Time

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.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Trade Support Specialist

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

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.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Trade Compliance Manager

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

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.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Purchasing Executive

Monkeys Canopy
Full-Time

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.

Selangor
MYR 2500 - 4000

Trade Specialist - San Antonio, TX

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

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.

Selangor
Undisclosed

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 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.