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Objectives of the Position

The Customs Classification Executive is responsible for all related activities required for Global customs classification, HS codes of BASF products and raw materials as well as other non-chemical materials to be classified. This role is part of the Global Customs Classification team and needs to closely work together with the National Customs Classification team.

He or she supporting Senior Execute to ensure high‑quality classifications in collecting and assessing all relevant technical and regulatory information, coordinating with responsible units where information is missing.

A key part of the role is the documentation and justification of customs tariff numbers, including internal documentation and formal justifications to support colleagues globally or to address inquiries from customs authorities. Responsible to keep classifications up to date by monitoring regulatory changes and relevant court decisions, reassessing product classifications as needed.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

Delivery of Customs service to business

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal working partners in support of trade compliance, supply chain, and general company objectives and projects

Support business unit queries related to customs such as classification, duty and analysis

• Respond promptly to ad-hoc requests or urgent issues, providing support for special projects or tasks as they arise, with guidance
• Flexible to adapt to global working hours and supporting different time zone

Customs Classification responsibilities:

• Customs classification of BASF products, raw materials and non-chemical materials and mainte­nance of master data for customs classification in BASF's databases
• Global responsibility for non-chemical materials
• Global supported-governance role regarding customs classification for the BASF Group
• Identification of relevant customs laws and regulations as well as new customs issues
• Keep up with regulations and take immediate action to comply with the latest requirement
• Support in the data preparation required for dashboards, reporting, including alerts and analysis
• Proactively address and resolve any discrepancies or customs-related issues (e.g. tariff classification mismatch, etc.) by troubleshooting the root cause and communicating clearly with relevant parties, with guidance
• Able to interpreting regulatory texts
• Management of share point / team folders including access, retention and record keeping policy adherence
• Support in the development of concepts for the implementation of legal requirements and in the optimization of customs classification processes in the BASF Group
• Collaborate with Senior Executive in global harmonization of customs classification data and BASF’s IT processes on customs classification
• Support and understanding of BASF interests at national and international authorities and associations
• Ensuring regulatory compliance in collaboration with the business units and group companies
• Monitoring and processing duty suspensions and tariff quotas if any

Customs Compliance responsibilities:

• Execute customs compliance related assessment, health checks, audit and its documentation
• Responsible for operational and service documentation including Standard Operating Procedure, Work Instructions, Work Guide
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant customs regulations, trade laws and tariff schedules

Process and system improvement responsibilities

• Support any digitalization initiatives or automation for customs process and operations
• Support any system upgrade or enhancement related review and testing

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineer or any major in sciences related subjects
• Minimum 1-3 years’ relevant experience in Customs Classification of chemical products, Customs and Foreign Trade; familiar with Supply Chain operations
• Experience in customs classification of non-chemical is desirable
• Chemical or Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Exposure with global time zone stakeholders
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience in customs, Foreign Trade law, Rules of classification and practices of chemical and non-chemical products is desirable
• Understand and able to interpret regulatory texts
• Good Microsoft office knowledge
• Good analytical and work management skills
• English (fluent in spoken and written)
• Other countries’ language will be advantages

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders.

Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future.

Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.