Trade & Transportation Compliance Specialist

ABB•New Berlin, WI

3d•Hybrid

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: 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. This role is contributing to the Motion Service Division in New Berlin, WI.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.