Country Trade Compliance Officer - Sweden

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COUNTRY TRADE COMPLIANCE MANAGER – SWEDEN

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Hitachi Energy, our Global Trade team helps the business operate across borders in a responsible, compliant, and efficient way.

We are looking for a trade compliance professional who can lead through influence, build strong stakeholder relationships, and translate complex trade and customs regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance.

In this role, you will support the implementation of the Hitachi Energy Global Trade Program (GTP) in Sweden working closely with local management, Business Units, regional and global trade teams, and relevant authorities, including the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP).

You will act as a trusted advisor, project lead and team manager, helping the business manage trade compliance risks, maintain strong authority engagement, drive improvement initiatives, and deliver consistent, sustainable ways of working.

The position is based in Västerås (preferred location) or Ludvika, Sweden.

THE POSITION

• Lead and coordinate country-level execution of the Global Trade Management program in Sweden, ensuring alignment with global strategy, regional priorities, and local business needs.
• Build strong relationships with local management, Business Units, functions, trade compliance stakeholders, and ISP, acting as a trusted advisor on export controls, customs compliance, sanctions, screening, trade flows, and duty spend.
• Ensure strong customs compliance across import and export activities, including customs procedures, classification, valuation, origin, documentation, broker management, and alignment with internal controls.
• Translate Swedish, EU, and global trade compliance requirements into clear policies, procedures, and business guidance, in coordination with the CTCM and regional or global trade teams.
• Lead risk identification, issue management, authority engagement, and escalation for trade compliance matters, ensuring risks, licensing topics, and mitigation actions are clearly communicated to business leaders and trade compliance leadership.
• Manage and contribute to trade compliance projects, including process improvements, audit remediation, regulatory change implementation, licensing workflows, authority interactions, and the optimization of tools and automation such as SAP GTS.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Sales, Legal, Finance, Engineering, Logistics, and other stakeholders to embed trade compliance into daily operations and business decisions.
• Support local management in understanding the business impact of regulatory changes, audit findings, operational risks, and required mitigation plans, ensuring timely follow-up and sustainable implementation.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Degree in trade, law, economics, international relations/business, or a related field (graduate or postgraduate required; EU legal qualification or international trade background preferred)
• Proven experience engaging and collaborating with the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP), including export licensing, authority communication, and follow-up on strategic product matters.
• Bringing strong understanding of complex products, processes, and regulatory environments
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in export controls, sanctions, customs compliance, supply chain compliance, and practical customs procedures, including imports, exports, classification, valuation, origin, and customs documentation.
• 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
• Proven experience of project management
• Swedish citizenship
  
  We believe that truly great work is created in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and are fairly compensated. Our benefits are designed to create real value for each individual and contribute to engagement, performance, and development. By prioritizing well-being, we create a workplace where both employees and the organization can grow and succeed together.

Our benefits package for employees generally includes:

- Collective bargaining agreement, occupational pension, and the option to salary sacrifice into a pension scheme (for ITP1 and ITP2).

- Group life insurance and other supplementary insurance coverage.

- Flexible working hours and reduced working time through a time bank system.

- Opportunity for hybrid work and reimbursement for setting up a home office workspace (subject to agreement with the immediate manager).

- Occupational health services and a wellness allowance.

- Private health insurance, including contributions toward dental care, eyeglasses, and contact lenses (the employee pays SEK 140 per month through payroll deduction).

- Employee assistance program providing psychological support.

- Supplemental parental pay in addition to statutory parental benefits.

- Various training and development initiatives that support employees' professional growth.

- Internal career opportunities both within Sweden and globally.

- Employee benefits portal offering thousands of discounts and special offers.

The benefits listed above are only a selection and may vary depending on position level, work location, and employment type. Eligibility for benefits is subject to local rules and conditions.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Union representatives:

- Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73

- Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43

- Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.