Junior Global Trade & Customs Manager

Henkel group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Global growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Pension fund

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Global Trade & Customs Manager to shape and advance our global Trade & Customs program. You will collaborate with international teams to optimize import/export activities, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic projects such as M&A and integrations.

The role emphasizes SAP GTS usage, digitalization, and working in a globally diverse environment across regions and functions.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or International Trade or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant trade and customs management experience in a multinational or with a customs broker/law firm.
• Fluent English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of specialists developing and communicating the Trade & Customs program for Henkel Global Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with European business teams, manufacturing sites, logistics providers, and brokers for daily import/export activities.
• Support broker management to ensure timely clearance and compliant declarations.

Skills

International trade

Customs compliance

SAP GTS

Project management

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Higher degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or International Trade

Tools

SAP GTS

Customs broker coordination

Job description

About this Position

Are you passionate about international trade, customs compliance, and driving operational excellence in a global environment? As a Global Trade & Customs Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing our global Trade & Customs program. Working with a highly skilled international team, you will help ensure compliant, efficient, and future-ready trade operations while contributing to strategic initiatives that support our global supply chain.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across regions and functions, influence global trade processes, and work on digital transformation initiatives, including SAP GTS rollouts. You will also have the opportunity to expand your expertise by tackling complex international trade challenges and contributing to high-impact projects such as mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations.

What you´ll do

• Be part of a team of highly motivated specialists in different regions that work together to further develop and communicate the Trade & Customs management program for Henkel Global Supply Chain.
• Collaborate closely with European local business teams, manufacturing sites, logistics providers, and customs brokers to support daily import and export activities.
• Support the broker management pillar to oversee and coordinate customs broker performance, ensuring timely customs clearance, accurate declarations, and compliance with local customs requirements.
• Manage and support initiatives to optimize global trade processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, operational excellence and digitalization
• Develop and maintain operational customs procedures, work instructions, and training materials for business partners and local trade representatives involved in trade activities.
• Further develop relationships with Customs officials, internal stakeholders and external agencies
• Participate in strategic projects with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, such as M&A and integrations
• Exposure to complex global trade challenges, enabling you to further develop your SAP GTS and trade compliance capabilities
• Opportunity to grow professionally and personally in a truly global organization

What makes you a good fit

• Higher degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or International Trade or equivalent experience
• At least 4 years of relevant trade and customs management experience within a multinational, a customs broker or a big4 consultancy firm / law firm
• Excellent understanding of customs and trade regulations and comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations
• An interest for digital developments in the field of Trade & Customs and SAP GTS knowledge is desired
• Fluent proficiency in English is a must, Dutch is a plus
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, experience with project management
• Good time management, results oriented, can-do attitude
• Proven ability to work in an international and culturally diverse environment

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Pension Fund
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance discount
• Canteen discount

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.