Sr. Customs Special Programs Operations Leader

GE Aerospace

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of US Customs special programs, with emphasis on U.S. duty mitigation strategies and duty drawback to drive operational excellence in alignment with GE Aerospace's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) priorities.
• Own and execute the U.S. Customs ACH process as a core duty-payment and control mechanism, ensuring integration with freight-pay, F&A&P, and financial control structures.
• Develop and maintain U.S. tariff and duty cost visibility through reporting, trend analysis, and performance metrics; establish and monitor KPIs related to duty spend, savings, compliance, payment timeliness, process effectiveness, and risk reduction.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance (F&A&P), Transportation/Control Tower, Customs, and trade compliance stakeholders to resolve issues and improve process performance; 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 while maintaining alignment with GE Aerospace’s broader trade and logistics risk management framework.
• Contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft, sharing in GE Aerospace’s pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with 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
• Strong knowledge of CBP regulations

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, plus access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness
• Relocation assistance not provided for this remote position

📋 Description

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of US Customs special programs, with emphasis on U.S. duty mitigation strategies and duty drawback to drive operational excellence in alignment with GE Aerospace's Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) priorities.
• Own and execute the U.S. Customs ACH process as a core duty-payment and control mechanism, ensuring integration with freight-pay, F&A&P, and financial control structures.
• Develop and maintain U.S. tariff and duty cost visibility through reporting, trend analysis, and performance metrics; establish and monitor KPIs related to duty spend, savings, compliance, payment timeliness, process effectiveness, and risk reduction.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance (F&A&P), Transportation/Control Tower, Customs, and trade compliance stakeholders to resolve issues and improve process performance; 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 while maintaining alignment with GE Aerospace’s broader trade and logistics risk management framework.
• Contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft, sharing in GE Aerospace’s pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with 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
• Strong knowledge of CBP regulations

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, plus access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness
• Relocation assistance not provided for this remote position

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About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is the aviation propulsion division of General Electric, formed in 2024 after the split of GE Vernova. It designs, manufactures and services commercial and military jet engines including the CFM International LEAP and GE9X. Headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, the company supports 36,000 aircraft engines worldwide and is developing next-generation open-fan and hybrid-electric architectures to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The company also provides digital maintenance, repair and overhaul services across its global network.

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