Senior Customs Specialist

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe. 

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

Senior Customs Specialist

Job Purposes:

• Being primarily responsible for managing and overseeing all import and export customs activities to ensure full compliance with applicable customs laws and regulations;

• Having operational responsibility for customs activities in Vietnam and provides strategic oversight and long-term governance of customs compliance across company locations in Asia;

• Working closely with relevant departments to ensure customs requirements are correctly implemented in procedures and work instructions;

• Providing customs-related training for new employees and conducts regular refresher training;

• Reviewing customs declarations and related documentation for accuracy and legality and to stop any shipment or customs transaction in case of suspected or identified customs non-compliance;

Major Accountabilities:

• Responsible for liquidity report that require deep analysis in material flow from incoming until export to customers;

• Provide overall governance and management oversight of import and export customs activities, ensuring compliance with applicable customs laws and regulations;

• Hold operational responsibility for customs activities in Vietnam and provide strategic oversight of customs compliance across company locations in Asia;

• Advise management on customs-related risks, implications and controls related to business decisions, supply chain design and operational changes;

• Establish, review and continuously improve customs policies, procedures and internal control frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance across the region;

• Ensure correct implementation and governance of customs classifications, valuation, country of origin and free trade agreement usage;

• Oversee customs licensing, permits, certificates of origin and post-clearance obligations;

• Monitor customs compliance performance, key risk indicators and audit results, and drive corrective and preventive actions where required;

• Lead and support post-clearance customs audits and manage engagement with customs authorities when necessary;

• Ensure robust governance over material flow, duty and tax exposure, and financial risks related to customs operations;

• Provide leadership, guidance and training to teams to ensure clear accountability and effective execution of customs requirements;

• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to align customs strategy, governance standards and best practices;

• Support the Southeast Asia Customs Compliance organization as required and act as a regional subject matter expert for customs matters;

• Perform additional customs-related management tasks as assigned by the Logistics Manager or Global Customs Team Leader;

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Logistics/ Import-Export/ International Trade Management or related fields;

• Business fluent English language (both written and spoken skills) is a must;

• Minimum 7 years of business experience; in which 3-5 years of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance;

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred; trade compliance information systems is a plus;

• Strong knowledge of customs liquidity report that require deep analysis in material flow from incoming until export to customers;

• Strong knowledge of import and export customs regulations and practices across multiple Asian countries, with hands-on experience in at least one key market such as Vietnam; experience with Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and manufacturing-for-export operations is a strong advantage;

• Practical experience with e-customs systems used in Asia, including platforms such as VNACCS/VCIS or comparable national customs systems;

• Solid understanding of non-preferential country of origin rules across Asia; experience with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and regional trade agreements is an advantage;

• In-depth knowledge of import and export customs procedures, including licensing, permits, clearance processes and documentation requirements across different Asian jurisdictions;

• Thorough understanding of operational procedures of shipping lines, port authorities and other government agencies commonly involved in customs clearance in Asia;

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with customs, logistics and material flow processes across multiple countries;

• Advanced computer skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, reporting and customs record keeping;

Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.