Transport and Trade Specialist

ABB•Memphis, TN

4d•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: TMC Transport and Trade Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the coordination of local import/export operations. Each day partner with internal trade compliance groups to help facilitate customs clearance of import and export shipments. You will also serve internal customers with domestic transportation and stock transfers. The work model for the role is: Hybrid. This role is contributing to the ELIP Transportation Department in US. Main stakeholders are Installation Products.

Requirements

HS Diploma and 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics, OR related Associate’s degree and 3+ years of experience, OR related Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience.
Experience in International/Domestic logistics.
Strong knowledge of and or experience in managing all modes of transportation relevant to the US logistics industry.
Knowledge of with Lean methodologies.
Highly adept in SAP, SAP TM, Blue Yonder WMS, Power BI or equivalent.
Excellent verbal communication skills, good collaborator, strategic thinker.
Ability to travel up to 10% regionally.
You are at ease communicating in English.
You hold current licenses valid in the United States.

Responsibilities

Acting as point of contact for freight forwarders and ABB shipping locations in case of clarification needs (e.g., regarding valuation or classification of products).
Auditing export shipment documents correctness of customs entries, invoicing, and bills of lading.
Managing the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost-effective, and lawful execution of all import/export activities.
Maintaining and sharing with colleagues, as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures, tariffs, duties, licenses, and restrictions.
Day to day needs of all relevant shipping locations.
Facilitation of reporting in various systems for internal and external customers.

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.
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.