Intern Global Trade

Henkel; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance EUR 1000-1250 EUR

Educational events for interns

6-month & full-time internship

Work from home 40% of the time

Paid leave 10-12 days

Job summary

Henkel offers a 6-month full-time internship in Amsterdam focused on trade compliance. You will research and assist on compliance projects, understand EU import/export laws, and support Henkel Europe health checks for customs compliance.

The role emphasizes proactive learning, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Dutch or German language skills are a plus, and the internship provides practical exposure to international FMCG operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Tax, Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, or International Business.
• Energetic, curious and a great communicator.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.
• Strong MS Office software skills.
• Available for 6 months full-time as of October 15 2026.
• Dutch or German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and assist trade compliance projects.
• Understand EU import and export laws and regulations and how they apply to a global manufacturer.
• Support the Health Check process of Henkel Europe for customs compliance.
• Assist trade team with compliance reviews.
• Provide operational and administrative support for day-to-day trade activities.
• Answer inquiries from internal and external stakeholders as you learn about the complexities of global trade.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Research skills

Analytical skills

Independence

Teamwork

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Tax, Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, or International Business

Job description

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Research and assist trade compliance projects.
• Understand EU import and export laws and regulations and how they apply to a global manufacturer.
• Support the Health Check process of Henkel Europe for customs compliance.
• Assist trade team with compliance reviews.
• Provide operational and administrative support for day-to-day trade activities.
• Answer inquiries from internal and external stakeholders as you learn about the complexities of global trade.

What makes you a good fit

• Working toward a Bachelors/Masters in Tax, Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, or International Business.
• Energetic, curious and a great communicator.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.
• Strong MS Office software skills.
• Available for 6 months full-time as of October 15th 2026.
• Dutch or German is a plus.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• An exciting and educational full-time internship in an international FMCG business.
• Internship allowance of EUR 1000-1250 monthly
• Fun and educational events organized for the international intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network
• A 6-month & full-time internship
• 10-12 days of paid leave and the possibility to work from home 40% of the time

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.