Trade Compliance Manager

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This position reports to

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Creates, documents, and maintains written procedures and guidelines for export control and sanctions, as well as customs compliance requirements. Provides periodic updates to the relevant stakeholders on the status of the local implementation of ABB's Global Trade Program and significant changes in export control and customs laws/regulations. Implements and maintains a general export control and customs compliance awareness program for local business staff and provides trade-related training to employees (particularly in cases of delegated export control responsibilities). Facilitates seamless connection between trade compliance and day-to-day operations, including master data requirements, supplier qualifications, etc., in collaboration with staff in the assigned area. Provides oversight, "big-picture" policy advisory, and practical guidance to local business(es) regarding export control and customs compliance, vital for daily in-and-outbound operations, including formal documentation and archiving requirements. Ensures that trade compliance records are maintained. Conducts local trade reviews and/or annual "self-audits" with respect to trade compliance, identifies improvement areas, and takes corrective actions. Provides hands-on assistance for specific import/export transactions to ensure processes, documentation, etc., align with trade regulations. Develops, implements, and uses an efficient (communication) platform to drive trade compliance. Communicates trade compliance updates and promotes general awareness of trade compliance within the assigned area.

Qualifications for the role

• Knowledge expertise in customs work, Trade Compliance and Incoterms.
• Ability to work closely with different customs services and keep an eye on the operational functioning
• Demonstrate precision and data accuracy
• Fluent in French and English.
• Good relationship with internal and external financial and administrative departments
• Demonstrate administrative skills with handling of commercial and tax claims files
• Stress resistant
• Flexible
• Eager to learn
• Ease in communication skills at all levels of the company
• Business mind-set
• Strong sense of ownership
• Procedural skills
• Persuasiveness and diplomatical skills
• Anticipate and analyzing skills
• Willing to travel frequently
• Ensures integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities across all teams in scope.
• Bachelor's degree (Foreign trade, international business,..)
• International Experience of minimum 5 years

More about us

ABB is a global company. A leader in the field of transmission and distribution of electricity, process and production automation and electrical, electronic and installation engineering products and systems. We are at the forefront of innovations, follow trends and think along with our customers. We've brought together 150,000 people, working together in more than 100 countries worldwide. ABB has different business areas. The job offer here is for the Electrification area and is located in Houdeng-Goegnies. What can ABB offer you? A varied full-time job of 38 hours within an international concern. ABB likes to invest in your development. We offer you education, training and career opportunities. You will have the freedom to assume a whole variety of responsibilities within a quickly evolving environment. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. In addition, we offer you an attractive employment package, such as: - Company car - Phone and laptop of the company - Group Insurance/ Hospitalization insurance Are you interested in this vacancy? Do not wait any longer and respond immediately. Register your CV and apply online at https://careers.abb