Regional Indirect Tax Manager | Europe

Jdeprofessional; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peets is seeking a Regional Indirect Tax Manager to join the Global Tax team and lead Europe in VAT, excise and other indirect taxes. The role focuses on shaping outcomes and embedding tax into business decisions with high impact across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work with European leadership across Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Legal, oversee ERP/digital initiatives including S/4HANA migration, and drive tax compliance while optimizing cash-flow and controls.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Tax Law, Fiscal Economics, or equivalent; LL.M. or international taxation qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years indirect tax experience in global or regional roles at a multinational or Big Four firm.
• Deep VAT, excise duties, customs across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/S4 Hana and digital reporting / e-invoicing solutions.
• Senior stakeholder influence and ability to translate complexity into actionable guidance.
• Ownership and accountability for regional outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Experience with ERP transformation and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to European Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Legal leadership on indirect tax implications.
• Monitor EU indirect tax landscape and translate developments into impact assessments for CFO/Audit Committee.
• Lead indirect tax requirements in ERP and digital transformation programs, incl. S/4HANA migration and e‑invoicing.
• Own end-to-end indirect tax outcomes for Europe: VAT, excise duties, and other indirect taxes.
• Provide oversight of GBS teams delivering European indirect tax compliance; define KPIs and escalation standards.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex indirect tax matters and lead audits/disputes.
• Maintain European indirect tax risk register and ensure robust internal controls (SOX-relevant).

Skills

Tax leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

ERP transformation

Digital reporting

Education

Master's degree in Tax Law / Fiscal Economics

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 Europe, 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 European business decision. Specifically, you will:

• Serve as the trusted advisor to and copilot of European 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.


• Monitor and analyse the evolving European indirect tax landscape - ViDA, e‑invoicing mandates, e‑reporting - 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 European footprint.


• Own end-to-end indirect tax outcomes for Europe - VAT, excise duties, and other indirect taxes - ensuring consistent application of global policy across all European jurisdictions.


• Provide functional oversight of GBS teams delivering European indirect tax compliance: 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 European indirect tax risk register; 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 European 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, excise duties, customs, and other indirect taxes - across multiple European 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 Peets 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 Peets - 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: Peets, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peets. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peets - 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: Peets, L'OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peets 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 Peets?

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 Peets, 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!