European Trade Compliance Leader (Export & SAP GTS)

ABB E-mobility B.V.; San Giovanni Valdarno; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager for Europe, with Italy as the primary location, to lead customs, sanctions and export-control activities across the region. You will coordinate with local management and global teams to ensure compliant, efficient business operations.

You will partner with Logistics, Finance, Legal and IS to embed compliance into daily operations, oversee SAP GTS usage, and drive governance, training and the development of the trade compliance network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Logistics, Foreign Trade or a related field.
• 5+ years of customs and trade compliance experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of export control, customs regulations and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Hands-on experience with trade compliance systems, preferably SAP GTS.
• Ability to train, influence and guide business teams on trade compliance topics.
• Knowledge of power electronics, software or related technologies.
• Experience supporting fast-growing or transforming organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead trade compliance for Europe, acting as the main interface with local management, authorities and global trade teams.
• Ensure compliance with customs, sanctions, export control, classification, valuation and country-of-origin requirements.
• Manage export license processes and SAP GTS block releases, ensuring proper governance and segregation of duties.
• Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, IS and local business teams to embed compliance into daily operations.
• Ensure proper governance for product classification (conducted by dedicated PCE), trade master data, supplier qualifications, use of SAP GTS and related trade systems.
• Monitor trade compliance risks, run internal reviews and drive corrective actions. Manage trade records, authorisations, permits and audit readiness.
• Build trade compliance awareness through training, guidance and regular communication.
• Drive the development of the local Trade Compliance network, including Local Business Line TCOs.

Skills

Trade compliance

English

Italian

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Business/Logistics/Foreign Trade

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager for Europe, with Italy as the primary location, to lead customs, sanctions and export-control activities across the region. You will coordinate with local management and global teams to ensure compliant, efficient business operations.

You will partner with Logistics, Finance, Legal and IS to embed compliance into daily operations, oversee SAP GTS usage, and drive governance, training and the development of the trade compliance network.