Local Trade Compliance officer

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to Finance Manager.

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. 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.

This role is contributing to the ABB Electrification Norway in Skien. Main stakeholders include legal, procurement, and logistics teams, with whom close collaboration is essential to embed compliance best practices and enhance operational efficiency
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.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in Trade Operation Compliance with strong knowledge of local regulations.

• Proven experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and internal audits.

• Skilled in developing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures, improving processing times and adherence to evolving regulations.

• Familiarity with the US Export Administration Regulations and global sanctions frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with Global Trade Management systems (e.g., SAP-GTS) is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex trade compliance concepts.

• Ability to independently draft responses to government notices and inquiries.

What we offer

At ABB, you’re not just taking a job — you’re gaining an opportunity to grow. We place great emphasis on personal and career development, offering an inclusive and flexible work environment where you can thrive. We believe that diversity is key to creating innovative solutions! With us, you will get:

• The opportunity to work in an international company with exciting challenges.

• Focus on your personal development and career opportunities.

• A supportive work environment with an emphasis on collaboration and diversity.

• Competitive salary, along with comprehensive insurance and pension plans.

• Access to on-site fitness facilities, corporate sports activities and company cabins.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

The position is based in Skien.

Application dead-line is 19/03/2026.

For more information regarding the position, please contact our Local BA controller, Thomas Ellefsen at; 907 88 593.

ABB is a supplier of critical infrastructure. Personnel safety is therefore important to ABB and our customers. In collaboration with Meditor, ABB in Norway conducts background checks on candidates who receive offers of employment. This is to ensure compliance with ABB’s guidelines for recruitment and personnel safety, as well as compliance with legal requirements related to trade sanctions. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant information.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

ABB er et ledende globalt teknologiselskap som gir energi til transformasjonen av samfunnet og industrien for å oppnå en mer produktiv, bærekraftig fremtid. Ved å koble programvare til porteføljen for elektrifisering, robotikk, automatisering og bevegelse, flytter ABB grensene for teknologi for å løfte ytelsen til nye nivåer. Med en historie med fortreffelighet som strekker seg mer enn 130 år tilbake, er ABBs suksess drevet av rundt 105 000 talentfulle ansatte i over 100 land. For mer info, se www.abb.com. Ta ditt neste karrieresteg i ABB med et globalt team som gir energi til transformasjonen av samfunnet og industrien for å oppnå en mer produktiv, bærekraftig fremtid.