Trade Compliance Operations Manager

NXP Semiconductors

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On-site
Trade compliance execution
Playbook-based operations
Classification execution
NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Trade Compliance Operations Manager for their Kuala Lumpur location, responsible for leading trade compliance execution and team management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trade compliance operations and a proven track record in people leadership, operating in a hands-on, player-coach capacity

Job Summary

  • Lead and develop the Kuala Lumpur execution capability as part of NXP’s global Trade Compliance Operations team.
  • This role combines hands‑on execution with people leadership to ensure high‑quality, playbook‑based trade compliance execution.
  • Build, lead, and coach the KL Trade Compliance Operations Coordinators, allocating work, managing queues, and monitoring cycle times.

Matching Summary

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NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Trade Compliance Operations Manager for their Kuala Lumpur location, responsible for leading trade compliance execution and team management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trade compliance operations and a proven track record in people leadership, operating in a hands-on, player-coach capacity.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trade compliance execution
  • Playbook-based operations
  • Classification execution
  • Escalation management
  • Quality assurance
  • Team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement
  • Workflow optimization
  • Assistive AI use

Key Requirements

  • 6-10+ years experience in trade compliance operations
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Hands-on execution background
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Fluent in English

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