Government Affairs Manager

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA,  SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE (Mô tả chung về công việc):

The Government Affairs Manager is responsible for representing our company's interests in the public policy arena. This includes building relationships with government officials, monitoring legislation, and advocating for policies that benefit our organization.

-Collaborate with MSEA Leadership and Legal Team to develop and execute a comprehensive government strategy and engagement plan

- Advise and proactively collaborate with leadership team, Legal team on prepare, adjust and remain the compliance of business operations with the law and regulation locally and globally

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, external industry related associations (Amcham, EuroCham...) and stakeholders.

- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that impact our industry.

- Monitor and analyze governmental policies, regulations, and legislation to identify issues that could potentially affect the company.

- Formulate and execute successful local government relations programs, particularly in provinces where the company has a significant presence.

- Take the initiative to identify and consolidate local subsidy and incentive opportunities, and provide necessary support to the local team throughout the application process. Tax relief and other incentives should be thoroughly studied based on local policies.

- Represent the company at government hearings, meetings, and industry events.

- Draft and submit position papers, comments, and testimony on relevant policy issues.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on government affairs initiatives.

- Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in government affairs.

- More than 10 years of significant experience with multinational companies in Vietnam including at least 3 years in government affairs/public affairs;

- Experience in government advocacy/lobbying, including developing policy positions, drafting submissions and letters;

- Knowledge about the local Government hierarchy;

- Knowledge of international trade, manufacturing and/or economic issues;

- Strong business acumen. Previous experience of working for related industries is preferred;

- Proven capability to execute and deliver in a matrix organization, strong business ethics and integrity;

- Solid grasp of how political decisions influence Vietnam public policy, potential risk/implication evaluation;

- Fluency in English.

- Master degree or above would be a plus