Senior Trade & Transportation Specialist

About the role

ABB is seeking a Senior Trade & Transportation Specialist to shape logistics solutions for complex international projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to Sales, Project Management, Engineering and Supply Chain, identifying logistics risks early and developing cost‑effective transportation concepts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead logistics for complex international shipments, including heavy‑lift, oversized and special transport requirements.
• Support tendering and project execution by assessing logistics risks, creating 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 and driving continuous improvement.

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 with heavy‑lift or oversized cargo.
• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding, carrier management, logistics procurement, customs procedures, Incoterms, export controls and international trade regulations.
• Commercial mindset with ability to evaluate logistics solutions from a total cost perspective.
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• SAP/GTS (advantageous)

What we offer

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