We have an amazing opportunityfor aTrade and Customs Compliance Managerto make a real difference at Kraft Heinz.The position lies within the GlobalIndirect Tax Team.Reportingdirectly totheIndirect Tax, Europe ;t hisrolewill partner with various departments includingProcurement,Supply Chain, Operations, Taxand Controllership to align trade operations with the overall businessobjectives

TheTrade and Customs Compliance Managerwill serveas the primary contact for all trade and customs related matters withinKraftHeinz,which connects to thebroader tax requirements and initiatives.The role will primarily focus on trade outside of North America(mostly Europe)

KeyResponsibilities:

• Develop and implement trade programs and processes to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and maximize operational efficiency in the following areas

• Customs broker declaration, tariff classification, customs valuation, origin and FTAs, import licenses

• Maintain trade compliance policies and procedures in line with AEO standards by conducting routine internal audits, self-assessmentsand post-clearance reviews

• Review trade flowdesignto ensurecomplianceand documentation requirements are met

• Manage customs audits across different regionswith customs authoritiesand business units;ensuring risk mitigation, implementing corrective actions and adherence to international and local regulations

• Manage Inward Processing License in the Netherlands

• Identifyand execute savings opportunities (e.g., FTZ/bonded warehousing, inward processing, duty drawback,tariffsuspension,where applicable) whilemaintainingtraceability

• Ensure compliant customs valuation (assists, royalties, freight, etc.) and alignment with finance/transfer pricing requirements

• Own trade master dataand related trade management tools (i.e.SAP GTS,Oracle GTM)

• Monitor andsupportcompliance with ESG Taxes and related initiatives (CBAM, PlasticPackagingTax, Sugar Tax)

• Coordinatewith tax teamon import VAT, and ensure operational alignment for Intrastat reporting whererequired

• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on trade compliance topics and best

practices

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science degree in International Trade, Finance, Tax, International Business,TaxLawor similar field

• CPG / FMCG experience preferred

• 7+ yearsof experience in trade compliance, customs operations, internationaltradeand audit defense

• Extensiveknowledge in both EU customs and VAT

• Proficient in Excel, Power Point and ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Excellentverbal and writtencommunication skills inEnglish and Dutch

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills-Exposure to senior leadership requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships

• Ability to Simplify - Simplification skills are highlyappreciatedwhen providing simple solutions dealing with complex challenges

• Business Sense- Always seekingsavingsopportunities andcreating efficiencieswhile delivering targets

• Analytical -As adata driven company; translate complex data into straightforward, actionable solutions through strong analytical thinking

• High pressure- Abilityto work in a high intensity environment, managing multiple projects concurrently with limited supervision

Location

Amsterdam