Customs Specialist (Strong At Liquidation Report)

Role Purpose:
The successful person will play a critical role in ensuring seamless and compliant import and export operations. He/she will take ownership of customs activities in Vietnam, with a strong focus on customs liquidation reporting, material flow analysis, customs compliance and risk management;
Beyond day-to-day customs operations, the person will contribute to strengthening customs governance across Asia. Working closely with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations and regional/global stakeholders, he/she will provide expert guidance, improve processes and controls, and ensure the organization remains fully compliant while supporting efficient international trade and business growth;
Major Responsibilities:
Take ownership of customs liquidation reports, performing in-depth analysis of material flows from incoming goods through production and ultimately to export customers, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance;
Manage and oversee import and export customs activities in Vietnam, ensuring full compliance with applicable customs laws, regulations, procedures and internal policies;
Establish, review and continuously improve customs policies, procedures and internal controls, while providing strategic oversight and governance of customs compliance across Asia;
Advise management and key stakeholders on customs risks, duty and tax exposure, trade compliance implications and appropriate controls arising from business decisions, supply chain changes and operational activities;
Ensure effective governance of customs classification, valuation, country of origin, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization, customs licensing, permits, certificates of origin and post-clearance obligations;
Monitor customs compliance performance, risk indicators and audit findings; lead corrective and preventive actions and support post-clearance audits and engagements with customs authorities;
Provide customs expertise, guidance and training to local and regional teams, including onboarding and refresher training, while building strong awareness and accountability for customs compliance;
Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to align customs strategies, processes and best practices, while acting as a regional subject matter expert and supporting the Southeast Asia Customs Compliance organization;