Senior Global Trade & Customs Compliance Lead

ABB Inc; Aleksandrów Łódzki; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced customs and trade compliance professional to manage import/export operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support international trade activities across ABB's hybrid workplace. You will lead customs procedures, documentation review, and classification while coordinating with authorities and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes expertise in origin documentation, export controls, and continuous improvement within a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in law, economics, logistics or international trade.
• 3–5 years in customs operations or brokerage with import/export declarations.
• Practical experience with EU and Polish customs regulations and Incoterms.
• Experience with export controls, sanctions, ECCN, and dual-use rules.

Responsibilities

• Handle import, export, and transit declarations and ensure timely clearance.
• Review documentation for regulatory and internal compliance.
• Classify goods under CN/HS and advise on tariff classification.
• Prepare origin documentation such as EUR.1 and A.TR certificates.
• Monitor procedures and resolve clearance delays and issues.
• Serve as liaison with customs authorities and support audits and inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with export controls, sanctions, embargoes, and dual-use requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements in customs and trade compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Law or Economics/Trade Compliance

Tools

PUESC

AES

AIS

NCTS2

IC S2

ZEFIR

HUZAR

WinSAD

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

ABB is seeking an experienced customs and trade compliance professional to manage import/export operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support international trade activities across ABB's hybrid workplace. You will lead customs procedures, documentation review, and classification while coordinating with authorities and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes expertise in origin documentation, export controls, and continuous improvement within a dynamic international environment.