Staff Member Trade Compliance (f/m/d)

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation. With its broad portfolio of renowned brands such as WIBERG, Gewürzmüller, Gewürzmühle Nesse, Mühlehof Gewürze, Eppers, McClancy, Piasa, AMCO, Redbrook, BSA WIBERG, and The Mighty, NovaTaste offers a range of value-add savory ingredients and blends to improve taste and texture, as well as extend the shelf life of food products for its customers. NovaTaste has over 2,300 employees and supplies food manufacturers, butchers and foodservice players across Europe, North America and Asia.

Tasks

• Documentation and verification of raw material imports, including checking import declarations and customs clearances submitted by brokers for accuracy and completeness
• Communication with customs authorities, freight forwarders, and internal departments
• Maintenance and management of customs-relevant master data (commodity codes, customs tariffs, origin information)
• Review and application of preferential arrangements (e.g. EUR.1, supplier declarations)
• Advising and supporting the Swiss subsidiary on customs-related matters
• Coordination and support during customs audits and internal audits
• Monitoring legal changes in customs and foreign trade law and implementing them within the company
• Optimization of customs-related processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Collaboration with purchasing, logistics, and quality assurance to ensure smooth import processes

Skills

• Completed commercial education (e.g. HAK, HAS) or relevant vocational training
• Initial professional experience in trade compliance / customs is an advantage
• Confident handling of MS Office and ERP systems; SAP knowledge is a plus
• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
• Quick understanding of complex processes and regulatory contexts
• High level of initiative and sense of responsibility
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration
• Organizational talent and the ability to set clear priorities
• Openness to new challenges and continuous personal development

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model and home office options
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 2.603,59 per month on a full-time basis. We offer a compensation package that significantly reflects your skills and experience.