McCain Foods is a global leader in frozen food products, specializing in frozen French fries and potato specialties. Founded in 1957 in Canada, it operates in over 160 countries with manufacturing facilities worldwide. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and high-quality food production. McCain Foods collaborates with farmers to ensure responsible sourcing and supports regenerative agriculture. Its portfolio includes fries, appetizers, and ready-to-eat meal
THIS ROLE OFFERS...
The Global Trade Compliance Manager oversees trade compliance activities for the APACSA region, ensuring adherence to international trade laws, customs regulations, and internal policies. The role supports business growth while mitigating regulatory risk, maintaining audit readiness, and aligning regional practices with global compliance standards in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Trade & Regulatory Compliance – Ensure regional compliance with trade regulations, monitor regulatory changes, and maintain up-to-date compliance policies.
- Customs & Duty Management – Oversee classification, valuation, origin, broker relationships, and duty optimization including FTA utilization.
- Risk, Audit & Controls – Maintain audit readiness, lead compliance audits and risk assessments, and manage corrective actions.
- Training & Advisory – Deliver trade compliance training and act as a regional subject-matter expert.
- Documentation & Reporting – Ensure accurate trade documentation and timely regulatory filings.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner cross-functionally to support compliance for operations, new products, and market expansion.
THIS POSITION IS FOR YOU IF...
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in global or regional trade compliance, ideally within FMCG, food, or consumer goods.
- Strong expertise in customs regulations, export controls, sanctions, HS classification, and FTA programs.
- Proven experience managing audits, risk assessments, and compliance programs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with trade compliance systems and ERP tools (e.g. SAP GTS, Oracle GTM).
- Professional certifications (e.g. CCS, Licensed Customs Broker, CES, CTPAT/AEO exposure) are a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Permanent Employment
Competitive package
THE EXTRAS
Company
- A world Leader in the frozen food products especially potato
- Presence in 160 countries
- Strong Brand & Reputation
- “Life and work go hand in hand”
- Strong Focus on sustainability and people
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Your Consultant's opinion
“This strategic role offers the opportunity to shape our client supply chain strategy across East Asia, lead innovation, and influence regional growth within a global leadership platform.”
Recruitment process
- Interview and discussion with MANAGERIA
- Interview with HR Director
- Interview with Global Trade Compliance Director
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