Import/Export Analyst

Job Description

About the position

We have an excellent opportunity available to make a difference at Kraft Heinz!

The Import & Export Analyst position lies within the Customs Trading Compliance Europe Team and you’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting to the Exports Logistics while getting a lot of exposure to both external and internal key stakeholders.

In brief, you are responsible for:

• Supporting and developing the import/export teams managing finished goods loadings/deliveries across Europe, ensuring documentation compliance and on-time deliveries.
• Simplify, standardize, automatize, and improve import/export processes across our loading points in Europe (Netherlands, UK, Poland, France, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, and Italy).
• Managing our TMS and Trade systems (OTM/GTM) and assisting in further development of these systems.
• Managing Duty/VAT and international trade optimizations.
• Developing route and region-specific strategies to reduce cost and increase agility and automation and costs related to Inland, Sea freight, Road freight, Rail freight transportation.
• Standardize rituals and routines between the regions to share know-how and improve efficiency.
• Ability to develop and execute contingency plans to mitigate disruptions in the supply chain.
• Managing proper information and documentation flows within the Exports team.
• General troubleshooting and problem solving in all areas touching our global logistics flows.
• Taking responsibility for tax/customs compliance of all our finished goods movements.
• Ensuring that the Company is following laws and regulations regarding transportation, including dangerous materials and non-permitted ingredients to each country.
• Offering support in the case of any legal issues pertaining to transportation or distribution.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters Degree in International Business / Supply Chain or Logistics and Trading Management
• 2-5 years’ work experience in Customs Brokerage / International Logistics is an advantage
• Knowledge of EU customs processes/law a pre, SAP knowledge, general freight forwarding knowledge
• English and Dutch proficiency required, additional languages a pre (French, Spanish, Italian or Polish).

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it’s important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Resilience - Having the ability to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small is what we value. Always continue to move onward & upward.
• Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• Analytical - We’re a very data driven company, making it crucial to be able to translate complex data into a simple solution with an analytical approach.
• Team player - Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz’s partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Our Hiring Process

After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:

1. Hiring Manager and Cross Functional Interviewer

2. HR and Leadership Team Member

3. All positive? Job offer!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location(s)

Amsterdam

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .