Trade Compliance Specialist

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We are looking to strengthen our team by filling a newly opened Trade Compliance support position at our European Operations Center in Ostrava.

This role (Trade Compliance Support Function – TCSF) will primarily provide support to the sales teams of international divisions (LDs) regarding the classification of products, software, and technologies (both ABB and third-party goods) that these divisions export or import. Classification will be conducted in accordance with export control regulations (dual-use goods and military material) applicable in the Czech Republic, the EU, or the USA, as well as EU customs classification standards (Harmonized System). All information will be recorded in the SAP GTS system.

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Your key responsibilities:

Providing support for goods classification—ideally well in advance of export, import, or shipment, but also in situations requiring rapid customs clearance or involving customs authority inspections.

Verifying ECN/ECCN and HTS classifications in cooperation with the relevant division's international trade team (CZ LD Trade team) and updating master data in SAP GTS with this classification information as needed. Supporting the regular analysis of goods scheduled for delivery in the coming months, as well as the identification and classification of products, software, and/or technologies (particularly in the event of significant legislative changes), in collaboration with the division's sales team.

Acting as a trusted advisor on international trade matters; leveraging expertise in import/export processes, customs regulations, and indirect tax issues to support business decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conducting sanctions and embargo list screenings upon request (providing backup coverage).

Continuously maintaining and expanding knowledge of export controls and customs regulations through relevant internal and external training, e-learning courses (on ABB Inside / ABB University platforms), and the study of applicable internal policies, guidelines, and manuals.

Who we are looking for:

Do you have a secondary or university education and/or relevant professional experience (logistics, foreign trade, or a similar field)? – an advantage

Knowledge of customs matters; experience with the import/export of goods and dual-use goods

Knowledge of the TARIC system and its structure

Communicative proficiency in Czech and English (written and verbal communication, B2 level)

Knowledge of export control rules (EU, USA) and customs regulations (relevant to goods classification)

Attention to detail, diligence, and a desire to work in an international team

Experience working with MS Excel

Willingness to work in a virtual team

Business mindset and the ability to respond flexibly

Eagerness to learn new things

Initiative and ability to work independently

An advantage would be:

Technical knowledge of products, software, and technologies sold or exported by the LD division

Knowledge of sanctions and embargo regulations

ABB offers:

Annual financial bonus

Option to work from home (Home Office)

Meal vouchers

Flexible working hours

5 weeks of vacation

Opportunities for further career development (career plan for every employee)

Offices in the center of Ostrava (easily accessible by train, bus, and tram)

Company parking for employees commuting from outside Ostrava

Language courses (group and individual)

Laptop

Mobile phone

Time off for special events (wedding, birth of a child, funeral, blood donation, moving house)

Cafeteria benefits system (sports, health, culture)

Company events (Christmas party, Family Day, career days, team-building activities, etc.)

Preferential mobile phone tariffs (including for personal use)

Active Pass card (sports and leisure activities) activities)

Pension scheme contribution

Discounts with our partners (car purchases, train travel, holiday packages, etc.)

We look forward to receiving your application. To learn more about ABB, please visit our website at www.abb.com.

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