
Transport and Trade Specialist
About the role
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:
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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.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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
More About Us
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.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico
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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. 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.
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Benefits and perks
•Vision Insurance
•401(k)
•Paid Time Off
•Employee Discount
•Parental Leave
•Learning Budget
•Commuter Benefits
•Pet Insurance
Required skills
Import/export operations
Customs documentation
Trade compliance
Shipping coordination
Logistics reporting
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