Product Classification Specialist

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The ABB Process Control Platform (PCP) organization is the value generating partner, creating digital control solutions for industries. We are managing the entire extended value chain from suppliers to the delivery, creating competitive advantage through improved customer satisfaction with optimized responsiveness, lead time, cost and on-time delivery.
We are looking for a Product Classification Specialist to join our Process Automation business. The selected candidate will be overall responsible to maintain and encourage colleagues to follow the established processes for classification of Products and executing Product classification work. He/she will connect with other areas such as Procurement & Logistics/Product Management/Sales/R&D to successfully perform the activities. The role will be reporting to the Manager of Planning & Fulfillment Center Sweden.
Your responsibilities
Review existing product master data for determining the accuracy of the Customs Tariff Numbers (CTNs, HS codes) and the Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN/ECN) and update if needed.
Maintain high knowledge of current rules and regulations regarding classification of products.
Conduct the classification work for the new products that are to be released to the market.
Document how products have been classified, both for the customs purposes (HS codes, CTNs) and for the export control purposes (ECCN, ECN codes).
Maintain up-to-date product classification numbers in master data and SAP GTS module.
Participate in projects or initiatives to improve the work of classification of Products or resolve gaps or problems identified, also build while enforcing the product classification processes.
Maintain an external awareness and perspective and act as the acknowledged P&F expert, with consulting responsibility on functional area knowledge and trends.
Deliver in-house training and understanding to business colleagues where necessary.



Your background
A Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and a minimum of 4 years work experience in similar area.
A good understanding of technical specifications, performance characteristics and descriptions of manufacturing materials.
Experience in Product Classification and international trade compliance.
Strong general analytical skills, including the ability to apply regulatory concepts and definitions as well as ABB classification strategies to the case-by-case determination of product classifications.
Ability to establish and coordinate a network of contacts to work within the Organization.
Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
Knowledge of Customs Tariff Numbers.
Fluency in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.



More about us
Recruiting Manager Bernt Ebeling, +4621-32 18 87, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges ingenjörer: Johan Starner, +4621-34 20 80, Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +4621-34 23 25, Unionen: Krista Andersson, +4621-34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Recruitment Consultant Linda Lundstedt, +46 722 05 65 54.
Interested in joining the crew? Apply for the position by August 15, 2021. Please note that the applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.