ABB · 2 days ago
Regional Trade Compliance Officer, Americas
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expABB is a global leader in robotics, currently entering a new chapter as it prepares for acquisition by SoftBank Group. The Regional Trade Compliance Officer will oversee local trade compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations, developing policies, managing risks, and providing training to teams.
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
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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (58)
2022 (63)
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2020 (46)
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
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
Recent News
2025-12-17
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