Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Technical and managerial leadership of a global team comprising four direct reports in Germany and two functional reports in North America and China
• Overall responsibility for compliance in the areas of customs and foreign trade, as well as excise duties and plastic tax
• Strategic advice and acting as a professional liaison between the Corporate Tax & Customs function and the business groups
• Maintenance, management and further development of the Tax Compliance Management System / Internal Compliance Programme for customs, foreign trade, excise duties and plastic tax
• Analysis, optimisation and further development of existing processes to increase process efficiency and to identify and realise potential savings in customs and excise duties
• Close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders in an international environment

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent qualification, with at least 15–20 years’ professional experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role with line management responsibility
• Several years’ practical experience in handling customs and foreign trade matters at an international level
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Willingness to travel frequently, strong intercultural competence and a good professional network
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English, as well as good SAP user skills

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft