Logistic, Custom and Trade Compliance Manager (Pharmaceuticals Division)
Core
Lead importation, customs, and trade compliance operations for Abbott's pharmaceutical division in Vietnam, ensuring uninterrupted product supply and regulatory alignment.
Role type
Senior IC logistics and trade compliance manager
Builds
Import processes, customs clearance workflows, and supply chain resilience for pharmaceutical products
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals / International Trade
Required skills
HS classification, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) management, customs broker management, import license and permit management, VAT and duty planning, warehouse capacity planning, audit readiness, regulatory change monitoring, cost optimization, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical industry experience, continuous improvement leadership, strategic thinking, change management
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Manage import plans with cross-functional teams and third-party partners; Verify HS classification and compliance with applicable regulations including duty exemptions and FTAs; Monitor and manage import licenses, LOA/POA/NOA, product registrations and import permits; Manage VAT and import duty planning and processing in collaboration with Finance and customs brokers; Manage customs brokerage service tenders, negotiate contract terms and secure competitive quotations; Monitor and manage customs broker performance against agreed service levels; Manage inbound, outbound and storage capacity planning to optimize warehouse productivity; Monitor and evaluate warehouse performance against established KPIs and service levels; Identify opportunities to optimize transportation, warehousing and importation costs; Monitor regulatory changes related to customs, importation and international trade; Ensure all importation activities comply with applicable Vietnamese customs regulations and corporate compliance standards; Account for internal audits, external audits and global compliance reviews related to customs and trade activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
