Senior Customs Special Programs Operations Leader

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Own and execute the U.S.

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Develop and maintain U.S. tariff and duty cost visibility, including reporting, trend analysis, and performance metrics.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high‑school diploma / GED with a minimum 4 years of experience in customs trade compliance, or international trade with substantial experience in duty mitigation and US Customs special programs).

Minimum 5 years of experience in customs trade compliance, or international trade with substantial experience in duty mitigation and US Customs special programs. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and governance of US Customs special programs, with emphasis on U.S. duty mitigation strategies and duty drawback.

Customs ACH process as a core duty‑payment and control mechanism. Ensure customs payment processes are integrated with freight-pay, FA&P, and related financial control structures. Establish and monitor KPIs related to duty spend, savings, compliance, payment timeliness, process effectiveness, and risk reduction.

Partner cross‑functionally with Finance (FA&P), Transportation / Control Tower, Customs, and trade compliance stakeholders to resolve issues and improve process performance. Identify opportunities to reduce customs‑related cost, improve controls, and optimize duty recovery and savings.

Manage key vendors, brokers, and external partners supporting customs special programs and payment processes. Support high‑risk and high‑complexity environments, including new business integrations, M&A entities, local‑model sites, bonded operations, and engine‑related customs environments.

Maintain alignment with GE Aerospace’s broader trade and logistics risk management framework, including customs, export, transportation, and related compliance considerations. Strong knowledge of CBP regulations.

Professional certifications related to customs, trade compliance, or supply chain are a plus (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist, CZS, AZS, LCB, licenses customs broker). Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Strong understanding of US customs duty rules and payment mechanisms. Effective communication and leadership skills. Familiarity with GE Aerospace's lean operating model, manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, Standard Work, Hoshin Kanri). #J-18808-Ljbffr