Shipping & Logistics Coordinator

ABB; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB US Electrification Solutions seeks a Project Operations Manager to oversee local import/export activities, supervising customs brokers and ensuring compliant, cost-effective execution. Hybrid work in the Houston area. The role demands 5 years of logistics experience and US work authorization.

You will maintain regulatory knowledge and support cross-functional teams while traveling approximately 20% to manage cross-border operations effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in operational and logistic management.
• Degree in Supply Chain and Logistics Management preferred.
• Proven experience in trade compliance and international shipping.
• Ability to travel 20%.
• Candidates must already have work authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Supervise performance of customs brokers.
• Ensure smooth execution of import/export activities.
• Manage documentation and online forms for compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of import/export laws and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Trade compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Project Operations Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for local import/export operations. Each day, you will supervise performance of customs brokers. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring smooth execution of operational trade and customs activities within a local unit, including relevant documentation and compliance with regulations.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid {}

This role is contributing to the Electrification Solutions business in the US.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Acting as point of contact for customs brokers in case of clarification needs (e.g., regarding valuation or classification of products).
• Auditing customs brokers regarding the correctness of customs entries, invoicing, and archiving.
• Managing the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost-effective, and lawful execution of all import/export activities.
• Maintaining and sharing with colleagues, as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures, tariffs, duties, licenses, and restrictions.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic and high performing team working on fast paced, complex projects that require interaction with project teams, customers, and site management teams.

Qualifications For The Role

• You enjoy working with past paced, complex projects
• You have 5 years of experience in operational and logistic management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• You are passionate about getting things right the first time
• Degree in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, preferred
• Proven experience in trade compliance and international shipping
• Ability to travel (:20%)
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

More About Us

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to www.myBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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