Trading Jobs in Malaysia

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Export Assistant

Pong Codan Rubber (M) Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Export Assistant is responsible for coordinating order processing between overseas customers and the factory. This role involves managing delivery instructions, working with forwarding agents for overseas shipments, preparing delivery documents, and monitoring sales and on-time deliveries.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Purchasing Manager

INK Marketing Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement process and production input for point-of-sale materials, displays, and campaign setups. The role involves coordinating vendor sourcing, managing costs, and ensuring alignment between creative concepts and production capabilities.

Selangor
MYR 4000 - 6000

Business Development Executive

Nardell Resources Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Business Development Executive role involves acquiring new merchants and managing relationships with existing ones. The position requires staying informed about industry trends, ensuring compliance, and maintaining records of merchant interactions.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 2500 - 4500

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

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

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

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

Internship Business Development Specialist / Expert

Hangzhou Nabla Technology Co., Ltd.
Internship

The internship role of Business Development Specialist focuses on sales for aluminium cans. The position involves exploring new markets and developing strategies within a flexible work environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Purchasing Executive 采购执行员

SMART LEGACY SDN BHD
Full-Time

The Purchasing Executive is responsible for managing purchasing processes including converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders and maintaining vendor databases. The role involves verifying invoices, processing payments, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 2000 - 5000

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.