Trade and Transportation Specialist

ABB Inc.
United States, North Carolina, Cary
305 Gregson Drive (Show on map)
Oct 18, 2025
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: Workshop/Internal Logistics Manager Your role and responsibilities 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. The work model for the role is: Onsite You will be mainly accountable for: Acting as point of contact for customs brokers incase of clarification needs (e.g., regarding evaluation or classification of products). Audit customs brokers regarding the correctnessof customs entries, invoicing 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. Uses various transportation software systems to facilitate material movement, planning and scheduling. Customs and trade applications. Prepares and updates monthly logistics schedule toensure deliveries to customer locations and coordinates product delivery schedule with project / sales team. Coordinates daily to track location andmovement of finished goods and raw materials via all transport modes ,re-routes freight as needed to meet demands and minimize cost. Works closely with transport service providers andbrokers to assure efficient, cost-effective execution of business requirements, obtaining necessary transport permitsand codes, prepares transportation paperwork for import and export. Fulfils shipping, packing, and advises on markingprocedures per project requirements in compliance with governmental regulations. Data management Supports the development and implementation of improved processes and systems and maintains master data when required. Qualifications for the role Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Transport or Logistics management 5 years of relevant experience Familiar with working on SAP & BOL Strong knowledge of transport planning and order handling process. Must be a team player, customer oriented and an ability to perform under pressure Solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills Microsoft office experience essential for role More about us We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.