EU Cocoa Supply Chain Compliance Lead

SCHOKINAG-Schokolade-Industrie GmbH; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCB Cocoa Europe in Amsterdam is seeking a Supply Chain Compliance Officer to lead regulatory and due diligence for cocoa imports into the EU. You will develop and maintain EUDR compliance programs, coordinate with exporters and logistics partners, and drive supplier risk assessments across the European cocoa supply base.

Fluency in Dutch and English and a strong eye for detail are essential. This is a permanent role offering exposure to global sustainability initiatives and a path to senior

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in supply chain or related field.
• Willing to learn GCB's compliance processes and procedures.
• Experience with logistics partners and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail with technical and commercial docs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Right to work in the Netherlands without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming cocoa shipments for accurate import docs.
• Prepare EUDR due diligence statements via TRACES NT.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers for smooth clearance.
• Verify HS codes, phytosanitary certificates, Bills of Lading, and LC docs.
• Lead EUDR compliance program and supplier due diligence.
• Assess supplier risk and propose mitigations across the European base.
• Develop internal tools with Global Sustainability team.
• Support audits with documentation and site visits.
• Classify supplier risk by origin using geolocation data.
• Monitor EU regulatory developments and inform stakeholders.
• Support customer-facing EUDR documentation and data requests.
• Engage exporters, cooperatives, and processors for compliance.
• Collect and verify supplier documentation and certifications.
• Manage supplier corrective actions where gaps exist.
• Maintain supplier documentation database and audit-readiness.
• Assist onboarding of new suppliers into the framework.
• Support Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade cycles including audits.
• Maintain records and renewal of applicable standards.
• Draft and update compliance SOPs and processes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Supplier management

EU customs

EUDR knowledge

Geolocation data

Documentation accuracy

Dutch language

English language

Tools

Business Central

Job description

GCB Cocoa Europe in Amsterdam is seeking a Supply Chain Compliance Officer to lead regulatory and due diligence for cocoa imports into the EU. You will develop and maintain EUDR compliance programs, coordinate with exporters and logistics partners, and drive supplier risk assessments across the European cocoa supply base.

Fluency in Dutch and English and a strong eye for detail are essential. This is a permanent role offering exposure to global sustainability initiatives and a path to senior