Customs & Trade Compliance Manager, B&R Automation
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Position Details
Grade: 11
Reports to: Finance Manager
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Customs & Trade Compliance Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for implementing ABB’s Global Trade Program locally, ensuring compliance with trade policies, customs, sanctions, and export control regulations. Your role involves risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and supporting local business operations.
You will lead the team, fostering professional and personal development among Customs and Export team members. Reporting directly to the CFO and functionally to the Business Trade Manager, your key responsibilities include:
Serving as the main contact for trade compliance authorities and management, ensuring adherence to export controls, sanctions, and customs regulations, and managing export licenses.
Developing and maintaining trade compliance standards, procedures, and systems (e.g., SAP GTS), including product classification and customs management.
Overseeing risk management, conducting internal audits, monitoring compliance, and managing trade facilitation programs, permits, and authorizations.
Leading trade compliance training programs, raising awareness, and guiding local teams to align with ABB’s Global Trade Program.
Qualifications
Solid understanding of export control and customs rules, with a willingness to develop further expertise.
Experience in business processes, supply chain management, risk management, and logistics.
Effective communication skills at all organizational levels, including training and guidance.
Proficiency in English and German, both verbal and written.
Strong business mindset, self-driven, and responsive to operational needs.
Technical knowledge in relevant product areas, with a willingness to learn.
About Us
At B&R, part of the ABB Group, you will find an exciting, challenging job with tailored training. Our agile teams encourage contribution and idea-sharing. We offer flexible work models (e.g., flextime, hybrid) to promote work-life balance.
Our culture is characterized by appreciation, open communication, and informality. We provide training, development programs, and numerous benefits (e.g., Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program). The minimum salary according to the collective agreement is €4,623.87 gross/month, with potential for higher pay based on qualifications and experience.
ABB's Machine Automation Division, known as B&R, is headquartered in Austria and employs over 11,000 people worldwide. We develop and supply automation solutions, including industrial electronics, software, mechatronic solutions, and technologies for machine and factory automation. Join us to be part of a leader in automation innovation.
We look forward to your application. Submissions in English are appreciated. For more information about ABB, please visit www.abb.com.
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