Country Trade Compliance Officer

Hitachi

Global Trade Compliance Officer coordinating trade policies and compliance in Sweden. Leading implementation of trade management strategies and acting as a key advisor on trade issues.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeLudvika • 🇸🇪 SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive and coordinate country-level execution (Sweden) of the Global Trade Management program, in line with centralization strategy
Manage and adapt country-specific trade policies and procedures in line with Swedish customs and export control laws, in coordination with the CTCM
Train and support Business Units on trade-related topics such as export controls, customs compliance, sensitive countries, screening, trade flows, and duty spend
Proactively identify and communicate potential risks and trade issues to key stakeholders, including Business Units and regional/global trade leadership
Act as a key advisor on trade compliance, consulting the CTCM and escalating issues to regional and global heads when needed
Support implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of trade tools and automation (e.g., SAP GTS), as well as internal and external audits
Champion Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking accountability while supporting colleagues and the broader business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in trade, law, economics, international relations/business, or a related field (graduate or postgraduate required; EU legal qualification or international trade background preferred)
Experience from Hitachi Energy or a similar industry is essential, bringing strong understanding of complex products, processes, and regulatory environments
Minimum 5+ years of in-house experience in export controls, sanctions, customs compliance, and supply chain compliance and optimization
Strong specialist knowledge of EU trade regulations and sanctions frameworks
Fluency in both written and spoken Swedish and English; additional Nordic or European languages (e.g., Norwegian, Danish, Estonian, Finnish) are a plus
Solid understanding of SAP systems, with SAP GTS experience considered a strong advantage
Knowledge of material master data and product classification (HS/ECN) is highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collective agreement
Flexible working time
Health care and wellness allowance
Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
Various trainings and education supporting employee development
Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
Supplementary compensation for parental leave
Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

export controlscustoms compliancesupply chain compliancetrade optimizationEU trade regulationssanctions frameworksmaterial master dataproduct classificationtrade policiestrade procedures

Soft Skills

communicationrisk identificationstakeholder managementtrainingconsultingaccountabilitycollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

graduate degreepostgraduate degreeEU legal qualificationinternational trade background