Trade & Transportation Specialist

ABB
Transport / DrivingJob category
Transport / DrivingAt 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 Specialist - Team Lead
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 and freight forwarders. 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: Onsite
This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division in South Africa.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.
Benefits
From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.
More about us
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. #MyABBStory
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.
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.
This Position reports to:
Trade & Transportation Specialist - Team Lead
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 and freight forwarders. 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: Onsite
This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division in South Africa.
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, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
- 2-3 years of experience in Transport & Logistics.
- National Diploma/ Bachelors Degree in transport, logistics or supply chain management
- Possess an enhanced knowledge of SAP GTS, trade compliance and international logistics.
- You are passionate about integrity and problem-solving
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.
Benefits
From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.
More about us
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. #MyABBStory
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Trade & Transportation Specialist

ABB
Johannesburg
3 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Trade & Transportation Specialist