Global Manager Customs & Trade Compliance (m/w/d)(41926)

Your Role

• Serve as a global, strategic subject matter expert on customs and excise tax matters and ensure worldwide compliance with legal requirements
• Develop and publish global guidelines on excise tax treatment
• Initiate and lead strategic projects aimed at accurate and automated customs clearance-particularly in the context of cross-border shipments and special tax regulations
• Responsibility for the global implementation and further development of systems with a focus on excise tax processes and customs compliance
• Management of global customs and tax functions, as well as the development and establishment of uniform standards
• Continuous optimization of system processes to ensure customs compliance
• Analysis of company-wide processes regarding their relevance to excise tax and development of measures to minimize risk and increase efficiency
• Design and implementation of training programs to empower international teams in the application of global guidelines
• Close collaboration with associations and internal stakeholders to identify regulatory developments at an early stage and incorporate them strategically

Your Profile

• Substantial professional experience in a legal, logistics, or manufacturing environment—ideally within a highly regulated industry
• In-depth knowledge of excise tax law and customs law, or a willingness to learn these complex topics
• Experience in global project management and a proven track record of handling cross-location issues
• A strategic, proactive, and analytical approach to work, combined with experience in process management and in the development and enforcement of global policies
• Strong communication skills in German and English, as well as the ability to provide technical leadership and empower international teams
• Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues
• Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
• Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities
• Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies
• Anniversary and special payments
• Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.)
• öhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Food is taken care of: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks
• Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices
• Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance
• Global growth trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt
• Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car (free parking)

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

The respective job profile is classified under BG 11 E according to Döhler Entgelttabelle.