Logistics & Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world's largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in the Pennsylvania, USA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

As Senior Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for managing activities related to government authorities, including the Excise Department, Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Department of Foreign Trade, and other regulatory agencies. This includes preparing and submitting required reports, managing license applications and renewals, and coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.

What will you do

• Manage Excise Department reporting requirements, including daily and monthly inventory movement reports, to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate product and raw material testing with the Excise Laboratory, monitor testing progress, communicate results, and maintain system updates for cross-functional stakeholder
• Support the Trade Compliance team in obtaining licenses and regulatory approvals from the Department of Industrial Works (DIW), including document preparation, submission, and coordination with relevant authorities.
• Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) applications to secure tax privileges for exports to eligible countries. Monitor changes in relevant costs and requirements, ensure timely renewal of privileges, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support Board of Investment (BOI) activities, including annual reporting, data preparation, and compliance documentation. Monitor and control inventory movements for materials and products under BOI privileges to ensure regulatory compliance and inventory accuracy.

What are we looking for

Experience: 4+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Excise, Regulatory Affairs, or a related function within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the chemical industry is preferred.

Language: Excellent English skills both written & verbal

Location: Reasonable commuting distance to Rayong

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay + bonus & rewards programs.
• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels.
• Volunteering paid time off to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion CRG & other Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives

About Us

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world's steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.