Sweden Trade Compliance Lead - Export Controls & SAP GTS

Hitachi; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a seasoned Trade Compliance professional to lead country-level execution in Sweden, aligning with the Global Trade Management program. You will adapt policies to Swedish law, train Business Units, and manage risk across export controls and sanctions.

The role requires 5+ years in-house trade compliance, fluency in Swedish and English, and strong SAP/GTS familiarity. A strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in trade, law, economics, international relations/business, or a related field.
• Experience from Hitachi Energy or a similar industry is essential, bringing strong understanding of complex products, processes, and regulatory environments.
• Minimum 5+ years of in-house experience in export controls, sanctions, customs compliance, and supply chain compliance and optimization.
• Strong specialist knowledge of EU trade regulations and sanctions frameworks.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Swedish and English; additional Nordic or European languages are a plus.
• Solid understanding of SAP systems, with SAP GTS experience considered a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of material master data and product classification (HS/ECN) is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate country-level execution (Sweden) of the Global Trade Management program, in line with centralization strategy
• Manage and adapt country-specific trade policies and procedures in line with Swedish customs and export control laws, in coordination with the CTCM
• Train and support Business Units on trade-related topics such as export controls, customs compliance, sensitive countries, screening, trade flows, and duty spend
• Proactively identify and communicate potential risks and trade issues to key stakeholders, including Business Units and regional/global trade leadership
• Act as a key advisor on trade compliance, consulting the CTCM and escalating issues to regional and global heads when needed
• Support implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of trade tools and automation (e.g., SAP GTS), as well as internal and external audits
• Champion Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking accountability while supporting colleagues and the broader business

Skills

Trade compliance

EU trade regs

Stakeholder communication

Swedish & English

Education

Degree in trade, law, economics, or related field

EU legal qualification or intl trade background preferred

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a seasoned Trade Compliance professional to lead country-level execution in Sweden, aligning with the Global Trade Management program. You will adapt policies to Swedish law, train Business Units, and manage risk across export controls and sanctions.

The role requires 5+ years in-house trade compliance, fluency in Swedish and English, and strong SAP/GTS familiarity. A strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement is expected.