Europe – Customs Valuation & Special Procedures Lead

6268 Magnum ICC Europe BV; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company seeks a senior Trade & Compliance leader to oversee customs valuation across the EU, UK, and Ireland, driving standardized processes and strong governance.

You will implement robust controls, support brokers and internal teams, and ensure audit readiness while leveraging ERP/GTM systems and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in customs or trade compliance roles.
• Experience with brokers/3PLs and ERP or GTM systems.
• Fluency in English and German; French a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance for customs valuation and special procedures.
• Manage trade regulatory and SPS compliance, including pre-notifications and CHED documentation.
• Manage authorizations, inventory controls, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Support brokers and internal teams with correct procedures and valuation inputs.
• Oversee data accuracy in ERP/GTM systems and maintain governance.
• Drive risk mitigation, audits, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Customs valuation

EU regulatory aspects

Regulatory compliance

Brokers/3PLs experience

ERP systems

GTM systems

Audits & risk management

Tools

ERP systems

GTM systems

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role TMICC is building a new Europe Trade & Compliance organization. This role will strategically lead and oversee customs valuation, special procedures, and trade regulatory compliance across the EU, UK, and Ireland. The successful candidate will drive the implementation of standardized processes, systems, and controls, ensuring full regulatory compliance, robust risk mitigation, and efficient duty management operations across all regional flows.

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead compliance for customs valuation and special procedures
• Manage trade regulatory and sanitary/phytosanitary (SPS) compliance, including pre-notifications and CHED documentation
• Manage authorizations, inventory controls, reporting, and audit readiness
• Support brokers and internal teams with correct procedures and valuation inputs
• Oversee data accuracy in ERP/GTM systems and maintain strong governance
• Drive risk mitigation, audits, and continuous improvement

We're looking for someone who

• Strong expertise in customs valuation and EU & UK regulatory aspects
• At least minimum 5+ years in customs or trade compliance roles
• Experience with brokers/3PLs and ERP or GTM systems
• Experience in the food industry is a strong advantage
• Fluency in English and German, French is a strong plus

Core Competencies

• Strong technical customs knowledge
• A structured, process‑oriented mindset, comfortable designing SOPs, maintaining audit trails, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication, ownership, and strategic thinking skills, with the agility to operate effectively in a dynamic and highly regulated environment
• High compliance mindset and attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mentality

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end‑to‑end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. Roles with real accountability and visible impact Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done Continuous learning and development as the business grows Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Additional information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.