Senior Leader, U.S. Trade Compliance Program

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• The Senior Leader for the U.S. Trade Compliance Program will play a crucial role in assisting the Country Trade Compliance Officer (CTCO) with the management, governance, and execution of ABB's U.S. Trade Compliance Program.

• This position encompasses strategic oversight of trade compliance risks, policies, controls, and operational processes, collaborating with business stakeholders to ensure adherence to relevant U.S. import, export, sanctions, and customs regulations.

• Serving as a pivotal leader within the U.S. trade compliance sector, this role aims to drive program excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in the fields of supply chain and/or trade management (preferred) along with over 10 years of experience in overseeing U.S. trade compliance programs; or

• A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain and/or trade management (preferred) with 12+ years of experience in U.S. trade compliance.

• Possession of a Customs Broker License is highly preferred.

• Certification as an Import and/or Export Specialist is preferred but not mandatory.

• Proficient as a super-user of Microsoft’s platform tools and systems.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP/GTS, is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success in managing trade compliance programs under U.S. trade regulations is essential.

• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. Customs, BIS, EAR, OFAC, and ITAR regulations.

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at both global and country levels, effectively communicating across all company functions.

• Capability to work remotely as part of a country team within a complex, decentralized organization while supporting multiple business divisions.

• Candidates must possess existing work authorization that allows them to work for ABB in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Selection between two medical plan options: a PPO plan known as the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan (featuring a Health Savings Account) referred to as the High Deductible Plan.

• Option to choose between two dental plans: Core and Core Plus.

• Vision benefits available.

• Company-funded life insurance equivalent to 2X base pay.

• Company-funded AD&D insurance at 1X base pay.

• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance options available, fully funded by employees up to specified maximums.

• Short Term Disability coverage for up to 26 weeks, funded by the company.

• Long Term Disability coverage providing 60% of pay, also funded by the company.

• Opportunity to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits available, fully funded by employees (including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance).

• Parental Leave of up to 6 weeks.

• Employee Assistance Program in place.

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption assistance.

• Employee discount program offered.

• 401k Savings Plan featuring company contributions.

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) available.

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays each year.

• Vacation time allocated based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions, while salaried exempt positions enjoy vacation under a permissive time away policy.