Trade and Logistics Specialist – Global HVDC projects

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com/.
The Global Procurement and Logistics organization at HVDC is strengthening its ability to perform professionally and add competitive value services within purchasing and logistics. The global PL organization is responsible for an annual purchase of over 800 MUSD, delivers value and service to Power Grids HVDC’s large infrastructure projects around the world.
Do you want to take the lead of working and promoting cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Quality and Supplier Quality for continuous improvement related to trade management and trade compliance? Then take the opportunity to join a World Technology Leader Company, experience the great feeling to work with large projects close to the end customer, and at the same time, give yourself unlimited career opportunities by applying for following role!
Your responsibilities
Work cross-functional to ensure the classification of all exported and imported products/software/technology with respect to national export control and customs lists where applicable. Primary responsibility for execution of product classifications.
Create, implement and maintain written procedures and guidelines for HVDC compliance with export control and sanctions, as well as customs compliance requirements.
Provide Procurement and Logistics Managers with periodic updates regarding significant changes in export control and customs laws/regulations.
Provide trade and customs related training to HVDC.
Ensure effective use of SAP’s Global Trade Services (GTS) compliance and customs modules.
Be a member of the PG Sweden TOM team (Trade Operation Manager).

Your background
Knowledge of export control and customs rules and regulations
Effectively communicate across all levels of the local business
Business mind-set, responsiveness, strong sense of ownership, self-driven, willingness to explore
Team player with good communication skills, capable of communicating in English and local language (of authorities), both verbally and in writing
Helpful, not mandatory: technical knowledge of products, software and applied technologies in the scope of the HVDC

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 18th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager, Ulrika Danielsson, +46 107-38 02 73, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Petra Berggren, +46 107-38 00 27.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com