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BASF Specialist - Custom and Foreign Trade, Supply Chain in HCMC, Vietnam
Specialist - Custom and Foreign Trade, Supply Chain
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We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.
We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.
Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.
About BASF in Vietnam
BASF has been active in Vietnam since the establishment of its representative office in 1994 and celebrates its 30-year presence in the country this year. BASF Vietnam Limited was set up in 2009. The company maintains two sales offices in Hồ Chí Minh City and Hà Nội, offering solutions for Vietnam’s key industries, including Agriculture, Construction, Automotive, Footwear, Paints & Coatings and Electrical & Electronics. BASF’s sales to customers in Vietnam were approximately €238 million in 2023. BASF employed 110 people in Vietnam as of the end of the year.
Further information on BASF in Vietnam is available at www.basf.com/vn .
OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
• Ensure the custom and foreign trade activities are operated in compliance within BASF supply chain operational processes.
• Provide advice/consultation to business units (local/regional), C&FT (regional/global/other country platforms), and other external stakeholders (customers, customs agents etc.). in terms of tariff classifications, HS codes, customs valuation etc.
• Optimize the duty benefits and value creating via Free trade agreement, tariff concession programs and bonded activities in compliance manner.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACTIVITIES
Import and Export Customs
• Monitor the import and export customs declaration activities, in considering prohibitions and restrictions and customs procedures.
• Manage refunds and reconcile customs duties owed.
Customs Preferences and Rules of Origin
• Manage the calculation of the preferential origin, the creation of the related declarations and its distribution as required.
Licensing
• Support the preparation of import / export licenses and documents required by authorities and customers.
Customs Broker Management
• Oversee the operations of customs brokers. Provide functional requirements for tender.
• Ensure the brokers to follow BASF compliance standards in performing the import export declaration activities.
• Engage with service providers to obtain market intelligences and service price relating to international trade.
Customs Classification
• Coordinate with Hub Customs team in the classification of Country tariff and advance ruling application with authorities.
• Optimize Master Data workflow integrated with FTCC (Foreign Trade Classification Cockpit)
• Interact with all stakeholders involved on tariff classification to guarantee the correct application of customs.
General Customs Activities
• Respond to and manage audit activities.
• Provide information required by competent authorities.
• Advise and train internal partners about all operational foreign trade aspects.
• Undertake activities to proactively enhance savings through optimize Free trade agreement, duty drawback.
Projects
• Support projects initiative related to Custom and foreign trade areas.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in foreign trade/ business administration.
• Min 4 years’ relevant experience in MNCs with international operations.
• Experiences in service provider management and custom classification.
• Experiences in Chemical industry is advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of custom and foreign trade.
• Good English and computer skills (Excel & PowerPoint).
• Required Competencies: Act with Entrepreneurial Drive, Demonstrate Customer Focus, Communicate Effectively, Collaborate for Achievement
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Working at BASF: We connect to create chemistry
We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today – the world's leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 117,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.
The right people are crucial for our sustainable success. We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.
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HCMC, 65, VN
BASF Vietnam Co. Ltd.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
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