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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.\nThis Position reports to:\nTrade & Transportation ManagerYour role and responsibilities\nIn this role, you will have the opportunity to lead continuous improvements in Trade and Transportation function as well as management of Key Performance Indicators to improve performance. Each day, you will be responsible for managing local trade and transportation operations, including internal teams and external providers. You will also showcase your expertise by overseeing import/export administrative activities and ensuring compliance with ABB rules and external regulations in collaboration with local and country Trade Compliance Officers.\nThe work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite\nThis role is contributing to the Electrification business in Distribution Solution division at Bangalore (Peenya).\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nManage end-to-end import and export customs operations across air, ocean, and road, ensuring timely clearance and regulatory compliance.\nEnsure compliance with Customs laws, Foreign Trade Policy, DGFT regulations, HSN/HS classification, customs valuation, duty assessment, and documentation requirements.\nManage trade compliance advisory, including Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Rules of Origin, Advance Authorization, EPCG, Customs Bonds, and Bank Guarantees.\nDrive export incentives and duty optimization initiatives, including RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, duty exemptions, and other applicable benefits.\nLead Customs, DRI, DGFT, and internal audits; manage customs notices, investigations, adjudication proceedings, and regulatory representations.\nManage Customs Brokers and key stakeholders, ensure SAP GTS/trade data accuracy, and drive compliance reporting, risk assessments, and continuous process improvements.\nQualifications for the role\nBachelor's degree or Master's degree in any discipline, International Business, International Trade, or Trade Compliance preferred.\nMinimum 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in Customs, International Trade Compliance, Import & Export Operations, and Freight Management\nStrong knowledge of Indian Customs Laws, DGFT regulations, HSN classification, Customs Tariff, FTA, Rules of Origin, and Certificate of Origin.\nHands-on experience in RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, Advance Authorization, EPCG, Customs Valuation, FEMA compliance, audits, and duty optimization.\nProven experience managing high-volume import/export operations, Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, transportation, and logistics activities\nWorking knowledge of SAP MM/SD, SAP GTS or equivalent systems, MS Office, MIS reporting, freight cost optimization, stakeholder management, and regulatory documentation.\n More about us\nABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.\nReady to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.\nRecruitment Fraud Warning\nABB never asks for payment from job applicants. 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