ABB · 6 hours ago
Regional Trade Compliance Officer Europe
ABB is a global market leader in robotics, currently entering an exciting chapter with plans for acquisition by SoftBank Group. The Regional Trade Compliance Officer will oversee local trade compliance, ensuring adherence to export control, sanctions, and customs regulations while leading a team and developing compliance policies and training programs.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact for local trade authorities and business management, ensuring compliance with export control, sanctions, and customs regulations across all local operations
Develop, maintain, and implement trade compliance policies, procedures, and standards, including product classification, export license applications, and SAP GTS compliance processes
Monitor, manage, and mitigate trade compliance risks, conduct local trade reviews and audits, manage permits and authorizations, and report compliance updates to stakeholders
Implement trade compliance training programs, raise awareness, and provide guidance to local teams and management, maintaining internal resources such as SharePoint and trade handbooks
Lead and develop Local Trade Compliance Officers (LTCOs), ensure effective use of trade compliance systems, and deliver on budget, targets, and performance objectives
Qualification
Required
At least 8 years of experience with business processes, supply chain, risk management, and logistics
Strong knowledge of export control, sanctions, and customs rules and regulations, with willingness to develop further expertise
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external authorities
Experience in training and advising teams on trade compliance topics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and mitigate compliance risks
Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language
Leadership and people development experience, with the ability to guide and motivate Local Trade Compliance Officers (LTCOs)
Willingness to travel as required and learn technical details of products, software, and technologies relevant to the business
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
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