Senior Trade & Transportation Specialist (80-100%)

About the role

ABB is seeking a Senior Trade & Transportation Specialist to lead logistics solutions for complex international projects. The role combines operational project logistics expertise with strategic thinking to support tendering, optimise costs and enhance ABB's competitiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Act as logistics lead for complex international shipments, including heavy‑lift, oversized and special transport.
• Support tendering and project execution by assessing logistics risks, developing transportation concepts and advising stakeholders.
• Manage logistics service provider selection, RFQs and transportation execution while ensuring cost‑effective, reliable and compliant solutions.
• Contribute to the wider Transport & Trade team by supporting both project and operational logistics activities.

Required profile

• Vocational or higher education in Freight Forwarding, International Transportation, Logistics, Foreign Trade or related field.
• Several years of experience in international transportation and project logistics, preferably in heavy‑lift or oversized cargo environments.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding, carrier management, logistics procurement, customs procedures, Incoterms and export controls.
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages a plus.

Required skills

• SAP/GTS

What we offer

• Employee share acquisition plan (ESAP)
• REKA credit
• Employee discounts (MyDiscounts / Swibeco)
• Parental leave
• Fitness allowance
• Eco bonus