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Regional Trade Compliance Officer, Americas

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

ABB is a global market leader in robotics, entering an exciting new chapter with the 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 Local Trade Compliance Officers and providing training to teams.

Staffing & Recruiting

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

Export control knowledgeCustoms regulations knowledgeTrade compliance policiesRisk managementTraining experienceAnalytical skillsBilingual local languageBilingual EnglishCommunication skillsLeadership experienceTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree with 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

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