[Remote] Americas Customs Operations Leader

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace industry, seeking an Americas Customs Operations Leader. This role is responsible for managing customs operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing processes for a high volume of shipments.


Responsibilities

  • Operate within a global model and execute the strategy for Customs operations in the region
  • Ensure the pre-declaration review is performed including confirmation that valuation, classification, country of origin and any applicable special program documentation is complete before an import or export occurs
  • Work with approved agents to support daily customs clearances and own shipment issue resolution
  • Ensure there are trained personnel supporting the Customs activities in the region
  • Duty mitigation with the extensive LEAN understanding
  • Identify Customs risks areas and develop actionable plans and procedures to mitigate those risks
  • Evaluate internal controls and drive implementation of recommended improvement plans
  • Prepare periodic reports and metrics on duty, quality, savings, opportunities, risks, accomplishments and value creation
  • Lead Regional Customs Councils
  • Lead business level risk reviews and action plans for risk reduction
  • Manage local Customs agency relationships
  • Respond to Internal/External requests & investigations

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with minimum 5 years experience in Customs Processes
  • US Customs Broker License Preferred
  • Advanced degree from accredited university
  • Wing to wing expertise across customs processes
  • Demonstrated Compliance mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to use knowledge, experience and instinct to make accurate and timely decisions
  • Demonstrated ability of working with all levels of internal and external organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to implement simple, fast and non-bureaucratic process improvements
  • Experience in working with global teams and demonstrates a global mindset
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
  • Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Company Overview

  • GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems. It was founded in 1892, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.geaerospace.com.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • GE Aerospace has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 33 in 2025, 46 in 2024, 70 in 2023, 63 in 2022, 49 in 2021, 89 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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