Job Description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Import Customs Officer
Company:  B.Braun Vietnam Co. Ltd.
Job Posting Location:  Hanoi, Hà Nội, thủ đô, Vietnam
Functional Area:  Supply Chain Management
Working Model:  Onsite
Requisition ID:  12083

Job Purpose

Manage raw material and indirect importation activities for two production factories in Vietnam, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and operational efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

1. Import Customs Declaration Management (65%)

  • Collect and verify complete shipping documentation
  • Coordinate with customs brokers and approve customs declarations
  • Liaise with customs authorities when required
  • Collaborate with Finance to process import tax payments (if applicable)
  • Coordinate with Logistics team for delivery from port to warehouses
  • Handle temporary import/export transactions when required
  • Conduct monthly debit note checking and confirmation prior to invoicing (1–2 times/month)
  • Maintain and update master data (HS code, article name, import license, quota, etc.)

2. Regulatory Updates & Compliance (10%)

  • Monitor and stay updated on local laws and regulations related to import of raw and indirect materials
  • Assess the impact of regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders

3. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) & Preferential Tax Management (15%)

  • Track updates on applicable free trade agreements (e.g., EVFTA, ATIGA, AK, etc.)
  • Work with shippers to ensure compliance with documentation and requirements for preferential import tax

4. Additional Tasks (10%)

  • Prepare personal KPIs and participate in projects
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Authority

  • Review logistics cost debit notes
  • Propose solutions and corrective actions for ad-hoc issues

Key Stakeholders

Internal

  • Logistics (LOG): Goods receipt, storage, delivery
  • Finance (FICO): Cost management, import tax
  • R&D: Product description and usage purpose
  • Procurement (PRO) & PMS: PO, shipping documents, transfer pricing
  • Legal: Contract review and legal advisory

External

  • 3PL Providers: Customs operations supervision
  • Customs Authorities: Approval of import declarations

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)
  • Preferred majors: Foreign Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics

Experience

Must-have:

  • Strong understanding of Incoterms and customs processes
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in import customs clearance in a non-EPE (Non-Export Processing Enterprise)

Preferred:

  • Understanding of UCP
  • Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or drug industries
  • Knowledge of FTAs (EVFTA, ATIGA, AK, etc.)
  • SAP experience
  • Experience with quota and visa procedures

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • English communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Clear, direct communication
  • Logical thinking

Additional Information

  • Involves cross-functional coordination and regulatory compliance
  • Requires attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders