DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Indirect Tax Declarations
- Responsibility for accurate preparation and filing of the VAT returns and Intrastat filings and other Indirect Tax deliverables.
- Maintaining statutory deadlines (timely preparation of the returns and payments initiations, internal approvals).
- Amend prior returns to correct any past errors/issues. Gather documents and apply for appropriate refunds.
- To ensure indirect taxes are collected, and remitted to tax authorities accurately, timely, and efficiently
Compliance, Audits & Policies
- Research and verify tax rates and tax codes.
- Keep up to date on current state policies on taxation and be aware of any upcoming changes in tax law.
- Maintaining tax offices websites and checking its content.
- Assist with and/or manage tax and statutory audits (p
- Support the team for any audits or queries from the tax authorities.
Process Improvements & Automation
- Assist with and/or implement automation efforts.
- Work with other departments within the company to prevent or resolve indirect tax issues.
- Make recommendations for process improvements.
- Write, analyse, and updates tax software.
Stakeholder management
- Liaise with external parties on tax matters (tax authorities/service providers/customers).
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and act as the primary tax point of contact for the business, providing guidance regarding the application of Indirect Tax regulations
Strategic Procurement Management
- Establish supplier selection, evaluation, and management processes
- Optimize supplier portfolio across Europe
- Set and achieve cost reduction targets
- Negotiate and manage long-term supplier contracts
Fashion Retail Specific Procurement
- Procurement of store fixtures and display equipment
- Procurement of packaging and branding materials
- Procurement of POS systems and store operation equipment
Logistics & Customs Management
- Optimize import duties and manage compliance
- Supervise and streamline customs clearance procedures
- Select and manage appropriate Incoterms
- Analyse logistics costs and implement reduction initiatives
Compliance & Risk Management
- Conduct supply chain due diligence
- Select suppliers compliant with sustainability and ESG standards
- Ensure compliance with EU regulations
- Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies
Contract & Vendor Management
- Create, negotiate, and manage Master Service Agreements
- Set and monitor supplier performance KPIs
- Review and optimize terms during contract renewals
- Conduct vendor audits and quality control
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with merchandising team and Logistics team
- Work with finance team on budget management and payment terms optimization
- Coordinate needs with store operations team
- Collaborate with marketing team on promotional materials procurement
System & Data Management
- Operate and optimize procurement systems (SAP MM, etc.)
- Conduct spend analysis and reporting
- Visualize procurement data and manage dashboards
- Implement and manage e procurement platforms
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Minimal10+ years of experience of the entire lifecycle of indirect taxation within an international setting
- Multi-country VAT/customs experience across Europe
- Tax qualifications or other equivalent qualification is a plus
- Retail or FMCG industry background preferred