Global Indirect Tax Manager | GEM

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DE&I commitment

Global exposure

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Amsterdam seeks a Regional Indirect Tax Manager to lead the GEM indirect tax function, shaping policy and ensuring compliant, value-driven outcomes across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Finance and Legal, owning VAT/GST, excise and cross-border issues, and driving ERP transformations including S/4HANA and e-invoicing initiatives. The role blends technical depth with strategic influence in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Tax Law or equivalent; LL.M. strongly preferred.
• 10+ years indirect tax experience in a global or regional role at a multinational or Big Four.
• Deep VAT/GST, excise, customs knowledge across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong SAP/S4 Hana knowledge; experience with digital reporting and e-invoicing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Legal leadership on indirect tax implications of pricing, supply chains and cross-border activities.
• Monitor and interpret indirect tax developments in GEM; translate into impact assessments for CFO/Audit Committee.
• Lead indirect tax requirements in ERP/digital programs (S/4HANA, e-invoicing).
• Own end-to-end indirect tax outcomes for GEM (VAT/GST, excise, other taxes) across European jurisdictions.
• Oversee GBS teams delivering indirect tax compliance; define KPIs, drive standardisation and automation.

Skills

Indirect tax leadership

Stakeholder management

VAT/GST expertise

S/4HANA experience

Analytical thinking

ERP transformation

Education

Master's degree in Tax

LL.M. international taxation

Tools

SAP/S4 Hana

Digital reporting

e-invoicing tools

Job description

As Regional Indirect Tax Manager, you will be part of the Global Tax team and be the go-to indirect tax leader focusing on Growth & Emerging Markets (GEM, including Latin America, Eurasia, Middle East Africa and APAC), with a clear mandate to shape outcomes and make an impact. You will combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight, playing a hands‑on role in driving high‑quality indirect tax results rather than acting purely in an advisory capacity.Reporting to the Global Indirect Tax & Trade Director (North America based), you will exercise independent judgement over material regional risks, lead senior stakeholder engagement, and ensure indirect tax is proactively embedded in every significant business decision in the GEM segment.

Specifically, you will:

• Serve as the trusted advisor to and copilot of Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Legal leadership, proactively assessing indirect tax implications of pricing models, supply‑chain footprints, cross‑border flows, and restructuring initiatives in the GEM segment.
• Monitor and analyse the evolving indirect tax landscape in the GEM segment — including e‑invoicing mandates, e‑reporting where appropriate — and translate developments into clear impact assessments and actions for CFO and Audit Committee audiences.
• Lead and sponsor indirect tax requirements in ERP and digital transformation programmes, including S/4HANA migration and e‑invoicing implementation across the GEM footprint.
• Own end‑to‑end indirect tax outcomes for GEM — VAT/GST, excise duties, and other indirect taxes — ensuring consistent application of global policy across all European jurisdictions.
• Provide functional oversight of GBS teams delivering indirect tax compliance for GEM: define escalation thresholds, quality standards, and KPIs; drive standardisation, automation, and root‑cause issue elimination.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex or judgement‑based indirect tax matters arising from the Global Business Services model or the business.
• Own the indirect tax risk register for the GEM segment; lead tax audits, investigations, and disputes, ensuring defensible documentation and effective internal controls — including SOX‑relevant controls.
• Balance compliance certainty with cash‑flow efficiency and value protection — ensuring the GEM indirect tax function is a genuine business enabler.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, or equivalent; LL.M. or advanced qualification in international taxation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant indirect tax experience, in a global or regional role at a multinational corporation and/or Big Four firm.
• Deep and broad expertise in VAT/GST, excise duties, customs, and other indirect taxes — across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP/S4 Hana and eager to learn more about and work with technology and AI in the broader sense; hands‑on experience with digital reporting and e‑invoicing solutions is a strong asset.
• Senior stakeholder influence: you engage credibly with senior‑level audiences and translate technical complexity into clear, commercially framed recommendations.
• Ownership & accountability: you take full responsibility for regional outcomes and operate effectively without close supervision.
• Analytical rigour: you work through intricate, multi‑jurisdictional indirect tax issues with precision and sound commercial judgement.
• Transformation mindset: you are energised by digital reporting change and ERP transformation, acting as a sponsor rather than a passenger.
• GBS partnership: you know how to design effective oversight of shared service delivery — setting standards, KPIs, and escalation frameworks.
• Clear, authoritative communication — you make the complex accessible and act decisively when it matters.

Additional Information

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Our efforts on this agenda have earned us the prestigious Catalyst Award, as well as the Fair Pay Leader Certification in 2025 thanks to an unexplained gender pay gap of 0.52%.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure‑play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand‑led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure‑play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand‑led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com .

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!