Trade Strategy Manager

Job Description
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Job Description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Trade and Customs Compliance Manager to make a real difference at Kraft Heinz. The position lies within the Global Indirect Tax Team. Reporting directly to the Indirect Tax, Europe ; t his role will partner with various departments including Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations , Tax and Controllership to align trade operations with the overall business objectives .

The Trade and Customs Compliance Manager will serve as the primary contact for all trade and customs related matters within Kraft Heinz, w hich connects to the broader tax requirements and initiatives. The role will primarily focus on trade outside of North America (mostly Europe) .

Key Responsibilities:

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


• C ustoms 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\- assessments and post\-clearance reviews


• Review trade flow design to ensure com pliance and documentation requirements are met


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


• Manage Inward Processing License in the Netherlands


• Identify and execute savings opportunities (e.g., FTZ/bonded warehousing, inward processing, duty drawback, tariff suspension, where applicable) while maintaining traceability


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


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


• Monitor and support compliance with ESG Taxes and related initiatives (CBAM, Plastic Packaging Tax, Sugar Tax)


• Coordinate with tax team on import VAT, and ensure operational alignment for Intrastat reporting where r equired


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

Minimum Qualifications

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


• CPG / FMCG experience preferred


• 7 \+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, international trade and audit defense


• Extensive knowledge in both EU customs and VAT


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


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch

• 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 highly appreciated when providing simple solutions dealing with complex challenges


• Business Sense \- Always seeking savings opportunities and creating efficiencies while delivering targets


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


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

Amsterdam

Location(s)
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Amsterdam

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .

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