Country Manager & Legal Representative - Vietnam

The Role

As the Country Manager and official Legal Representative for Schaeffler Vietnam, you will serve as the senior executive responsible for our legal standing, commercial growth, and organizational culture. Reporting to the Head of Sub-region JSEAP, you will bridge global strategy with local execution to safeguard Schaeffler’s reputation and sustainable growth in this critical market.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Legal Leadership: Define and execute the country strategy across Automotive and Industrial sectors. Act as the company's legal representative before all competent authorities, managing corporate governance, regulatory filings, and external legal counsel.
• Commercial P&L Ownership: Lead the commercial agenda, including go-to-market and pricing strategies. You will own the country-level annual operating plans, focusing on revenue growth, margin optimization, and demand forecasting accuracy.
• Government & Public Affairs: Build and maintain high-level relationships with Vietnamese ministries, tax/customs authorities, and industry associations. You will advocate for Schaeffler’s interests and monitor regulatory shifts to ensure long-term business continuity.
• Operational Stewardship: Oversee financial controls, risk registers, and business continuity plans. You will manage non-production functions—including facilities, procurement, and HR policy compliance—while maintaining a close interface with the Plant Manager.
• Culture & Talent Development: Model Schaeffler’s leadership behaviors to foster an ethical, inclusive, and high-performance environment. You will sponsor talent development and succession planning to attract and retain top-tier talent in the region.

Your Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership in multinational industrial, manufacturing, or automotive sectors. Deep experience within the Vietnam/ASEAN market is essential.
• Corporate Governance: Proven track record as a legal representative in Vietnam, with a solid grasp of local enterprise, labor, and tax laws.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in commercial leadership (Sales/BD/Marketing) with full P&L responsibility and a history of delivering profitable growth.
• Compliance & Ethics: High integrity with a deep knowledge of anti-corruption, trade compliance, and internal controls.
• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or Engineering; an MBA or legal qualification is preferred.
• Language: Fluency in both Vietnamese and English is mandatory.