Trade & Transportation Administrator

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:
Trade & Transportation Specialist
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In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop, maintain, and improve transport/documentation processes. Each day, you will ensure goods are received and shipped while meeting quality, legal, and cost parameters. You will also showcase your expertise by optimizing inbound and/or outbound processes and delivery of goods to external and internal clients.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
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 impact you can see and feel, every day.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
Work model: hybrid
Generating the required transportation documentation and ensuring completeness of documentation.
Managing operational relationships with transport suppliers and implementing all transportation-related plans and processes.
Validating transportation invoices and ensuring proper allocation and visibility of expenses.
Creating and maintaining accurate transport records, ensuring all shipment information and supporting documentation is up to date.
Supporting the transport team by scheduling deliveries, tracking shipments, and responding to routine queries from customers and carriers.
Qualifications for the Role
1-2 years' experience supporting customs clearance activities and ensuring compliance with import procedures.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal customers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other external partners.
Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
A passion for delivering a high-quality service and providing excellent support to internal customers.
Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.
More about us
ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
#RunwithABB
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.