Customs Intern

Location: Amsterdam

Job Description

Customs Intern

We have an outstanding learning opportunity for an enthusiastic Bachelor’s or Master’s student interested in making a difference in Customs and International Trade Compliance at Kraft Heinz. As a Customs Intern, you will support live import and export customs declarations, work with customs regimes and rules of origin, and contribute to improving our customs processes and compliance analysis.

At Kraft Heinz, you’ll have the opportunity to own your ideas and take charge of your career. We offer an upbeat and innovative work environment where you are encouraged to speak up, share new perspectives and generate insights beyond your daily tasks.

Our team consists of creative problem-solvers and high performers from around the world. We are committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers and our communities. Every day, we work to redefine the food industry with bold thinking and outstanding results. If you share our passion and are ready to create the future, build a legacy and lead as a global citizen, there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We’re not afraid to think differently. We embrace new ideas, dream big and empower our people—from interns to senior leaders—to own their work. We all share a responsibility to think like owners: to keep the collective and long-term success of the business in mind in everything we do.

We want to help you grow and succeed. You’ll be encouraged to bring your authentic self to work, lead with humility and deliver strong performance. You’ll have opportunities to make an impact, supported by passionate teammates and a collaborative spirit.

The position

Every internship at Kraft Heinz Netherlands offers the opportunity to develop new knowledge and skills, gain real business experience, interact with senior leaders and attend personalised training. As an intern, you’ll take ownership of projects and work closely with the business on day-to-day challenges.

In this role, you’ll support the Customs team with import and export declarations, customs compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll work with customs and trade data and collaborate with colleagues to help ensure that declarations are accurate and customs processes run smoothly.

What you’ll do

Your tasks may include

Preparing and supporting live import and export customs declarations, from collecting the required data through to submission and follow-up.

Working with customs regimes, including release for free circulation and returned goods relief.

Applying preferential and non-preferential rules of origin.

Reviewing declarations against commercial invoices, packing lists and transport documents, and flagging discrepancies.

Contributing to the continuous improvement of the customs error log and compliance analysis.

Following up on the root causes of customs delays and proposing actions to improve customer care satisfaction.

Qualifications

Study and working-rights requirements

You are in the final stage of your Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a Master’s programme. A Master’s background in Customs or a related field is preferred, but strong Bachelor’s candidates are welcome.

You study Supply Chain, Customs, International Trade, Logistics, Business or a related field.

EU/EEA students must be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the internship period.

Non-EU students must be enrolled at a Dutch university for the full duration of the internship.

NOTE: EU working rights are required. This means you must either have EU citizenship or be studying in the Netherlands.

Skills and experience

Knowledge of customs processes and customs declarations is preferred.

You are highly accurate and pay close attention to detail, especially when working with data and documentation.

You are comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Basic SAP knowledge is sufficient.

Previous internship or work experience is an advantage, but it is not essential.

You are a problem-solver who can investigate discrepancies and help identify practical solutions.

You have strong communication skills and enjoy working with different stakeholders in a multicultural environment.

You are proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of your work.

You can manage your time, keep track of deliverables and contribute to multiple projects.

You are flexible, self-motivated and eager to learn about Customs and International Trade Compliance in an international, fast-moving business.

Recruitment process

CV screening, including checks of study and working-rights requirements.

Online Pymetrics game assessment.

Online screening interview via Microsoft Teams.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

One or two interviews with the hiring manager, depending on the process.

The recruitment process can take 4–6 weeks in total.

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

What we offer you

Programme start date: January or February 2027

Duration: 6 months

Allowance: €625 per month for a 40-hour, five-day working week, plus full reimbursement of travel expenses

This is a hybrid position. You will need to be based in the Netherlands for the entire duration of the internship.

You’ll become part of a close-knit intern community and a young, ambitious work environment. As a Kraft Heinz intern, you’ll own your projects and take charge of your career. We provide the playing field; you change the game. Are you up for the challenge?

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