Trade & Customs Consultant – Regional

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Consultant supporting customs and trade advisory for Maersk's Global Trade and Customs Consulting. Collaborating on local and regional engagements to deliver value across various industries.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeHo Chi Minh City • 🇻🇳 VietnamMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the team in delivering high-impact projects related to customs valuation, tariff classification, origin determination, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization, and overall trade compliance.
Conduct technical research on Vietnamese/Thai/Malaysian and other international customs regulations, develop strategies for import/export optimization, and advise on risk mitigation.
Identify opportunities for clients to reduce duty costs, improve compliance, or enhance operational efficiency.
Collaborate across Maersk’s customs clearance, logistics, and warehousing functions in Asia.
Support automation and digitalization efforts in customs processes and global trade management systems.
Assist clients with customs audits, regulatory inquiries, and post-clearance reviews.
Contribute to internal initiatives including business development, thought leadership, and practice innovation.
Partner with Sales and product teams to support GTCC consulting growth, including preparing and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Help foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4 years of experience in trade and customs consulting firm, law firm or relevant government agency.
Prior experience working in the Trade and Customs division of a Big Four firm is a plus.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: Customs valuation, tariff classification, origin rules and FTA/EPA utilization.
Vietnam’s import/export procedures and related regulations.
Preferential trade programs, bonded zones, or drawback regimes.
Customs audit response and risk management.
Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proactive and adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Bachelor’s degree in international trade, Law, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
Familiarity with sector-specific trade issues (e.g., lifestyle, automotive, life sciences, electronics).
Familiarity with data analysis (SQL, Tableau) or trade systems is a plus.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to work at the intersection of global trade, strategy, and logistics within a world-class organization.
Access a global network of customs professionals and subject matter experts.
Continuous learning through in-house programs, international collaboration, and client-facing challenges.
A flexible, inclusive, and collaborative working environment that fosters your professional growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

customs valuationtariff classificationorigin rulesFTA utilizationcustoms audit responserisk managementproject managementdata analysisSQLTableau

Soft Skills

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