Intern Global Trade (m/f/d)

Ref. – Global Trade (m/f/d)

NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE!

Currently 3.600 employees are working for our John Deere factory in Mannheim; Germany´s largest manufactory in Europe. We are producing smart tractors for our worldwide customers in the heart of the Rhein-Neckar region and rely on innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. #wearemannheim

Our department Global Trade & Customs is looking for 4-6 months for an Intern Global Trade (m/f/d)

Team

At our Mannheim Regional Center, the Global Trade & Customs team plays a critical role in ensuring compliant, efficient import and export operations across Europe. As an Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience in import compliance, customs operations, and global trade processes within a real industrial environment. You will work closely with experienced customs professionals and support daily operations as well as regulatory and system‑related initiatives.

What You’ll Get:

• Insight into the activities of a global organization and an international working environment
• attractive compensation package
• flexible and modern work as well as development and further training opportunities
• 35 hours/ week
• creative freedom in the implementation of projects and good supervision
• discounted lunch in the cafeteria

Your Responsibilities:

• Support daily import customs operations (EU imports, free circulation, inward processing)
• Assist with customs declarations and data checks in SAP GTS
• Help monitor and validate customs‑relevant master data (tariff classification, origin, preference)
• Support customs audits and internal reviews, including document preparation and data extraction
• Assist with Country of Origin‑related data collection and analysis
• Support the customs team in process documentation, work instructions, and training material
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (logistics, receiving departments, finance, IT)
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives within Global Trade

What skills you need:

• Enrolled Bachelor student in Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• Confident communication skills in English; German is an advantage
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Interest in customs, international trade, and regulatory compliance
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Structured and reliable working style
• Basic understanding of import/export processes and first experience with SAP (especially SAP GTS) is a plus, but not required

No matter who you are - you are welcome at John Deere! We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion make us even stronger. If you can identify yourself with this - then we look forward to receiving your online application in English language!

We are looking forward to your application including Curriculum Vitae, desired period/duration of internship & earliest possible start date, Certificates, University enrollment certificate and Overview of marks/grades & academic regulations/ examination regulations or internship guidelines.

Not everyone can claim that their work contributes to the fundamental needs of the world's growing population. At John Deere, you can!

As a leading global machinery manufacturer, we produce technologically advanced agricultural, forestry, construction, lawn and grounds care equipment. In recent years, we have developed the company into a more technology focused business. Share with us, our vision of a farm of the future, based on artificial intelligence, automation and connectivity to sustainably feed and shelter our growing world. #leapforward

John Deere Mannheim

Personalabteilung

Kirana Spingies

Additional Information:

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