Senior European Trade Compliance Manager

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

Job summary

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Trade Compliance Lead for Europe to ensure robust governance across customs, sanctions, export controls and classification. You will coordinate with local management, authorities and global trade teams to safeguard compliance across the region.

The role requires deep knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, SAP GTS experience and the ability to train and influence cross-functional teams in a multinational, industrial setting. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Logistics, Foreign Trade or a related field.
• 5+ years of customs and trade compliance experience in a multinational environment, ideally in an industrial one.
• Strong knowledge of export control, customs regulations and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Hands-on experience with trade compliance systems, preferably SAP GTS.
• Seniority and confidence to advise management and engage with authorities.
• Strong ownership, business mindset and ability to operate in a matrix organisation.
• Clear communication skills in English and the relevant local language.
• 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

Export controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Training and guidance

Education

Degree in Business, Logistics, Foreign Trade or related field

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

ABB E-mobility is seeking a Trade Compliance Lead for Europe to ensure robust governance across customs, sanctions, export controls and classification. You will coordinate with local management, authorities and global trade teams to safeguard compliance across the region.

The role requires deep knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, SAP GTS experience and the ability to train and influence cross-functional teams in a multinational, industrial setting. Competitive package offered.