[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Deutsche Post jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Deutsche Post · Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam # Senior Customs Compliance Manager (Ho Chi Minh City) Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Manager or lead Legal & Compliance Listed on Deutsche Post’s official careers site. Posted October 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBALAV369707ENGLOBALEXTERNAL/Senior-Customs-Compliance-Manager-Ho-Chi-Minh-City) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Deutsche Post](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/) / Senior Customs Compliance Manager (Ho Chi Minh City) ## Job description ### Job Purpose - Lead the in-house customs compliance function, ensuring regulatory oversight, declaration accuracy, and premium advisory services for multinational clients - Conduct daily regulatory monitoring, impact assessment, and legal advisory across customs, trade, and tax legislation - Develop and maintain SOPs for declaration processes, HS classification, FTA/C/O utilization, customs valuation, and document management - Develop pre-filing review frameworks to verify declaration accuracy and establish quality control workflows - Conduct periodic internal audits and prepare for post-clearance inspections (hậu kiểm) under the 5-year audit window - Design customs solutions for complex client scenarios (EPE, bonded warehouse, dual-use, dangerous goods, cross-border) - Deliver training workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions for internal teams and client stakeholders - Collaborate with IT on process automation and customs legal intelligence tool deployment ### This is a hands-on leadership role - directly perform compliance activities while overseeing the Compliance Team Reports to: Head of Customs ### Main Accountabilities - Lead daily scanning and analysis of regulatory changes across customs, trade, and tax legislation at national and sub-departmental levels - Assess operational impact of new and amended regulations on DGF's customs operations, client accounts, and declaration processes - Provide timely, accurate legal advisory to MNC clients on regulatory changes, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation strategies - Track enforcement trends and customs audit patterns across sub-departments to anticipate compliance risks - Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs for declaration processes, HS classification, FTA/C/O utilization, customs valuation, commodity regulations, and document management - Design and implement compliance checklists, pre-filing verification protocols, and quality control workflows ### Develop pre-filing review frameworks to verify declaration accuracy - HS codes, customs valuation, commodity policy compliance, license/permit requirements, and FTA eligibility - Establish and enforce a 2-layer verification process for all declarations - Conduct periodic internal audits of declaration accuracy and document filing, identifying patterns, root causes, and corrective actions - Manage responses to customs queries, inspections, and post-clearance audit requests in coordination with relevant teams - Design customs solutions for complex client scenarios across multiple sectors - Support business development with compliance advisory for prospective clients, regulatory impact assessments, and solution proposals - Deliver training workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions for internal teams and client stakeholders on regulatory updates and compliance best practices - Coordinate with the Declaration Manager to embed compliance checkpoints into the operational workflow - Collaborate with IT on process automation initiatives and deployment of the customs legal intelligence tool - Report to Head of Customs on compliance status, regulatory risks, and strategic recommendations Process - Develop and maintain regulatory monitoring workflows and compliance checklists - Design and enforce pre-filing verification and 2-layer checking processes - Establish audit-readiness documentation standards for 5-year post-clearance retention - Develop client advisory frameworks and templates for regulatory change notifications - Coordinate cross-functional compliance processes between Declaration Team, Operations, and IT People Management - Oversee and mentor the Compliance Team, ensuring consistent quality and professional development - Identify training needs and develop structured learning programs for compliance and declaration staff - Build a culture of compliance excellence, regulatory curiosity, and continuous improvement - Coordinate with Declaration Manager on team cross-training and knowledge sharing Requirements for the Job Functional Experience - Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in Vietnamese customs operations, with at least 3 years in a compliance, regulatory advisory, or quality assurance role. Demonstrated experience working with complex commodity groups (high-tech electronics, chemicals, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, medical devices). - Proven track record of handling post-clearance audits, customs disputes, or regulatory investigations. - Experience serving multinational corporate accounts with high compliance expectations. ### Geographical Experience - Based in Vietnam. Experience working with multinational corporate accounts across diverse industries. Education / Qualification / Certification Requirements - Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Law, Customs, Logistics, Economics, or related field - Advanced degree or professional certifications in trade compliance, customs law, or supply chain management are advantageous - Valid Customs Agent Certificate issued by the General Department of Vietnam Customs - Deep, current knowledge of Vietnamese customs law and related regulations - Strong command of HS classification, customs valuation, FTA/C/O rules of origin, commodity policy regulations - Proficiency with VNACCS/VCIS electronic customs declaration systems - Excellent analytical and legal-research skills - Proficient in English — ability to draft client advisories, SOPs, and compliance reports - Strong communication skills — able to explain complex regulatory issues to operational staff and senior stakeholders - Strong automation skills and mindset are advantageous #LI-APAC #DHL #DGF #DHLGlobalForwarding #DHLGlobalForwardingVietnam ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: 8 days - Location: Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam[Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBALAV369707ENGLOBALEXTERNAL/Senior-Customs-Compliance-Manager-Ho-Chi-Minh-City) ## More jobs at Deutsche Post ### [AI Testing Intern - iCAP AI v7 (6-month - Ho Chi Minh City)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/47c216206c7145aa41a3/) Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam ### [Business Development Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/4527d2c34248ce956310/) Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam ### [Customs Clearance Intern (6-month - HCMC)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/624f0179daa7cbdd67ee/) Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam ### [Customs Declarant (Ho Chi Minh City)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/9248cf8fdff12358434c/) Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam ### [Customs Declaration Manager (Ho Chi Minh City)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/9bcd18636a404325dfb6/) Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Store Visual Merchandiser (Ho Chi Minh)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hm-hennes-mauritz/jobs/b84ae75d8d972c048c9f/) H&M - Hennes & Mauritz · Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam ### [Ho Chi Minh Customer Quality Engineer (Mandarin Speakers Required) 65 700000](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/te-connectivity/jobs/2c64214e27861e56b104/) TE Connectivity ### [Medical Representative - Ho Chi Minh](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loreal/jobs/1371019b51ace7b1a9a3/) L'Oréal · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ### [Business Development Manager (OT) - Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/549668fae549127c0a41/) Fortinet · Hanoi, Viet Nam ### [Director; Client Consulting - Ho Chi Minh](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/jobs/eb9ae68a6c0673a8494b/) Visa · Ho Chi Minh City, VN, Vietnam [Legal & Compliance jobs](/functions/legal-compliance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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