Trade & Transportation Compliance Specialist

At **ABB**, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. **This position reports to:** Procurement Manager \_\_ In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead transportation operations, trade compliance, and product classification within the assigned business area. Each day, you will be responsible for coordinating with internal teams and external providers to manage local trade and transportation operations. You will also showcase your expertise by overseeing import/export administrative activities and ensuring compliance with ABB rules and external regulations in collaboration with local and country Trade Compliance Officers. The work model for the role is: Hybrid {#LI-Hybrid} This role is contributing to the Motion Service Division in New Berlin, WI. You will be mainly accountable for: - Implement Global Trade Program – Translate ABB’s global trade strategy locally and ensure business alignment with corporate trade policies and regulatory requirements. - Develop and maintain trade compliance procedures – Create guidelines for export control, sanctions, customs, and records management; archive documentation per regulatory requirements. - Classify products and manage master data – Assign accurate HTS, ECCN and ECN codes to ABB products and purchased goods; maintain product specifications and regulatory details in SAP GTS. - Oversee compliance and transportation operations – Manage sanctioned party screening, customs valuation, and origin determination; execute and monitor day-to-day transport activities. - Manage documentation, licensing, and freight coordination – Prepare compliant import/export documentation; coordinate with brokers and forwarders; obtain required licenses; validate invoices. Our team dynamics You will join a talented and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive. **Qualifications for the role** - Bachelors degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field (equivalent experience considered) - 5-7 years of experience in customs compliance, product classification, and import/export operations - Strong understanding of international trade regulations, Incoterms and customs auditing practices - Experience with technical product analysis for classification purposes **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with electrical/mechanical products, industrial automation, or power equipment - U.S. Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation - Proficiency in SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) or similar ERP systems - Experience using CROSS, ACE, or AES tools - Experience presenting compliance reports and mitigation strategies to executive leadership - Participation in e-learning modules and professional development in trade compliance - Engineering or technical background related to Motion products - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications **More about us** ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employe…