Global Indirect Tax Manager | GEM

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE Peet’s) seeks a Regional Indirect Tax Manager to join the Global Tax team, focusing on Growth & Emerging Markets across GEM. You will combine technical tax expertise with commercial insight, leading end-to-end indirect tax outcomes, including VAT/GST, excise duties, and cross-border considerations, while embedding tax in business decisions.

Reporting to the Global Indirect Tax & Trade Director, you will drive ERP and digital reporting initiatives (S/4HANA) and lead tax

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, or equivalent; LL.M. strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years 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 eagerness to learn more about technology and AI; hands-on with digital reporting and e-invoicing is a strong asset.
• Senior stakeholder influence: engage credibly with senior audiences and translate complexity into clear recommendations.
• Ownership & accountability: take full responsibility for regional outcomes.
• Analytical rigour: navigate multi‑jurisdictional indirect tax issues with precision.
• Transformation mindset: excited by ERP/digital reporting changes; act as sponsor.
• GBS partnership: design oversight of shared service delivery with KPIs and escalation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Legal leadership on indirect tax implications of pricing, supply chains, cross-border flows, and restructurings.
• Monitor evolving indirect tax landscape in GEM and translate developments into impact assessments for CFO and Audit Committee.
• Lead and sponsor indirect tax requirements in ERP and digital transformation programmes, including S/4HANA migration and e‑invoicing.
• Own end‑to‑end indirect tax outcomes for GEM, ensuring consistent application of global policy across European jurisdictions.
• Provide oversight of GBS teams delivering indirect tax compliance: define escalation thresholds, KPIs, and drive standardisation and automation.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex indirect tax matters arising from the Global Business Services model.
• Own the indirect tax risk register; lead audits, investigations, and disputes with defensible documentation and controls.
• Balance compliance certainty with cash-flow efficiency and value protection in GEM.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical rigour

Transformation mindset

GBS partnership

Communication

Ownership

Commercial mindset

Digital optimization

Education

Master's degree in Tax Law or equivalent

LL.M. or international taxation qualification

Tools

SAP/S4 Hana

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 eagerness 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.

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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 organization 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.