Trade & Transportation Specialist

Job Description At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Trade & Transportation Manager Your role and responsibilities 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. In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite This role is contributing to the Electrification business in Smart Power division at Vadodara, India. 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 Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. Qualifications for the role - You are immersed in EXIM operations in switchgear industry - You have 12 to 17 years of experience in managing end to end domestic logistics and international import and export operations, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations and local customs requirements - You have experience in Negotiates freight and transportation rates. Coordinating with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers - Experience in shipment tracking, milestone updates, POD management, and in-transit issue resolution across internal platforms - Possess an enhanced knowledge of SAP - HANA, IncoTerms (International Commercial Terms) and MS Office Package - Bachelor's inB.Com or Masters in M.Com / MBA (should be full-time) - You are at ease communicating in English More about us ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. #ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Fraud Warning: Any genuine offer from ABB will always be preceded by a formal application and interview process. We never ask for money from job applicants. For current open positions you can visit our career website and apply. Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link .