Customs Operations Specialist

ABB•New Berlin, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Supply Chain Manager - System Drives ABB Motion High Power is hiring a Customs Operations Specialist. This role ensures end‑to‑end trade compliance by accurately classifying products, preparing regulatory documentation, and upholding U.S. and international customs requirements. You will support organizational efficiency through export product classification, auditing of customs transactions and collaboration with other business areas and contributions to customs process improvements. This role is Hybrid in New Berlin, WI, supporting our Motion High Power Division. Your role and responsibilities: Maintain accurate product classification records and document rationales to ensure consistency. Classify goods using HTS codes and ECCN with precision and attention to detail. Prepare and submit import/export documentation in compliance with established procedures. Ensure adherence to U.S. Customs, USMCA, CTPAT, and other government regulations by monitoring requirements and updates. Apply proper customs valuation methods in line with WTO and U.S. Customs standards. Manage customs entry-writing activities, broker performance, and regulatory audits to safeguard compliance and efficiency. Educate internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance practices to build organizational awareness. Contribute to tariff engineering strategies established by the Trade Compliance Manager aimed at minimizing duty exposure. Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. Qualifications for the role: 2+ years of experience in customs compliance, classification, and import/export operations. Strong understanding of international trade regulations, Incoterms, and customs auditing practices, and ability to stay current on evolving trade laws and requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with experience in SAP or similar ERP System highly preferred. Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all compliance activities. Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in customs compliance, classification, and import/export operations.
Strong understanding of international trade regulations, Incoterms, and customs auditing practices, and ability to stay current on evolving trade laws and requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with experience in SAP or similar ERP System highly preferred.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all compliance activities.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting compliance reports and mitigation strategies to leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field.
U.S. Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist designation.
Experience using CROSS, ACE, and AES tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate product classification records and document rationales to ensure consistency.
Classify goods using HTS codes and ECCN with precision and attention to detail.
Prepare and submit import/export documentation in compliance with established procedures.
Ensure adherence to U.S. Customs, USMCA, CTPAT, and other government regulations by monitoring requirements and updates.
Apply proper customs valuation methods in line with WTO and U.S. Customs standards.
Manage customs entry-writing activities, broker performance, and regulatory audits to safeguard compliance and efficiency.
Educate internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance practices to build organizational awareness.
Contribute to tariff engineering strategies established by the Trade Compliance Manager aimed at minimizing duty exposure.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.