Trade and Customs Compliance Specialist

About the Role

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: Trade and Logistics Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for local import/export operations. Each day, you will supervise performance of customs brokers. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring smooth execution of operational trade and customs activities within a local unit, including relevant documentation and compliance with regulations.

Work Model: Hybrid; New Berlin, WI

Division: Motion Drive Products Division

Responsibilities

• Classify products using HTS codes, ECCN, and ECN with precision for motors, drives, generators, and related Motion products
• Develop and implement classification processes within global product groups
• 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
• Stay updated on export control and customs regulations through internal and external training
• Monitor critical regulatory developments and assess impact on Motion products
• Educate internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance practices to build organizational awareness
• Act as subject matter expert and role model within the organization

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

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 1-2 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
• Experience presenting compliance reports and mitigation strategies to executive leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency in SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) or similar ERP systems
• Experience using CROSS, ACE, or AES tools
• Experience with electrical/mechanical products, industrial automation, or power equipment
• Technical aptitude to understand electromechanical products (motors, drives, generators)
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation required
• Travel up to 15%
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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)

Time Off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy

For more information regarding benefits for eligible US employees, go to my BenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest"

About ABB

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story?

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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