Import/Export Specialist

ABB•Fort Smith, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Trade Compliance Manager. The work model for the role is: Onsite. The Import/Export Specialist ensures that the local businesses conduct all activities in line with ABB Trade Compliance policies and guidelines, as well as assist with the local implementation of ABB’s Global Trade Program. Key focus is the oversight of import and export operational functions and supervise forwarders’ performances to these policies and guidelines. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of USHTS classifications, EAR, export controls, and customs regulations, with a clear understanding of U.S. import processes.
Self-driven, detail-oriented team player who works effectively in cross-functional environments, with a strong sense of ownership, responsiveness, and ability to quickly learn technical products and processes.
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Export Specialist (CES)
Highly efficient in SAP or similar ERP systems, supporting trade compliance and import/export operations
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in import/export operations, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations, accurate classification (HTS, ECCN, ECN), and proper documentation across all shipments.
Manage import/export processes and systems, including reviewing documentation, processing EDI transactions in GTS, maintaining databases, and monitoring broker/forwarder data exchanges.
Drive trade compliance and risk management, conducting audits, identifying potential violations, maintaining reporting (e.g., USHTS), and supporting continuous process improvements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, and compliance teams, ensuring accurate product classifications, resolving operational issues, and promoting end-to-end compliance and efficiency.

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)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
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.