Local Trade Compliance Officer

Mission Statement
The mission of the Local Trade Compliance Officer (LTCO) is to support Local Business management in ensuring that all local business processes are aligned with ABB Trade policies and guidelines, as well as to provide the local business staff with hands-on guidance in complying with trade related requirements and in pursuing strategic trade objectives. LTCO reports directly to Finance Controller and functionally to the Regional Trade Compliance Officer (RTCO). LTCO functions as single point of contact for trade related matters within the local business and regularly updates the local management and the RTCO on (potential) risk areas. LTCO will be responsible to support the implementation and maintenance of ABB`s Global Trade Program and support the RTCO in maintaining oversight and effective communication on trade related (regulatory) developments.
Main Accountabilities
LTCO shall, in a manner consistent with applicable Corporate and Business Area policies, local (trade) policies, guidelines and instructions provided by the RTCO:
1. Manage customs brokers and oversee local import - export activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as global trade policies and procedures.
2. Document and maintain written procedures and guidelines for local business compliance with export control and sanctions as well as customs compliance requirements (with input from RTCO / Global Trade, where available), ensuring proper governance, periodic updates and effective communication.
3. Communicate trade requirements to Local Business managers and staff, implement and maintain a compliance awareness program, including delivery of trade-related training to relevant employees.
5. Provide oversight, "big-picture" policy advisory and practical guidance to local business regarding export control and customs compliance, necessary for daily in- and outbound operations, including formal documentation and archiving requirements.
6. Under guidance of the RTCO, manage the application process for the required customs and/ or export control licenses and authorizations with relevant government authorities.
7. Ensure that Local Business trade compliance records are maintained for a minimum of ten years, but always for
a period that satisfies national legal requirements.
8. Support RTCO with execution of local Trade Reviews and/or conduct annual "self-audits" of Local Business trade
compliance, under guidance of the RTCO.
9. Execute further accountabilities in line with the Global Trade Compliance Procedure (as replicated in Global Trade RACI).
10. Notify both the RTCO and legal counsel of any suspected export control violation; notify the RTCO of (potentially) sensitive customs compliance matters.
11. Work with the RTCO, Information Systems (IS) management, and local Business Line management to ensure effective use of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) compliance and customs modules (where applicable).
12. Ensure the classification of all exported and imported products/software/technology with respect to national export control and customs lists where applicable.
Additional responsibilities
13. Promote cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Supplier Quality, etc.) for end-to-end continuous improvement related to trade management and trade compliance.
14. Actively participates in trade compliance training(s) organized or conducted by Group Trade Management and/or the RTCO. The need for external training shall be determined by RTCO, in consultation with the Local Business manager.