Job Description Summary

GEV is an equal opportunity employer offering a great work environment challenging career opportunities professional training and competitive compensation.

The Customs Ops Lead supports all daily Customs operations to ensure full compliance of the region and individual country regulatory requirements for the Wind business within GE Vernova. This role supports the operational execution for the North America Customs Compliance team and is a critical link to support governance and collaboration between corporate functions service providers and regulatory agencies for import & export activities and special programs. The position will apply Lean Sigma principles and methodologies to support efficiency competence and compliance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation strategy for Customs operations in the region aligned with the Global Customs Enterprise Standard.
• Primary regional liaison for daily execution of cross-border movements and transactions including import and export activities.
• Work with approved authorized providers agents and internal customers to support accurate day-to-day Customs processes daily customs clearances and international transaction issue resolution.
• Active Business Process Outsource (BPO) partner engagement to coordinate procure and escalate time-sensitive customs requests including classification.
• Active engagement of the FTZ administrators to support transactional reconciliation and support of regulatory reporting obligations to Customs.
• Active engagement of pre and post shipment audit review inclusive of valuation classification country of origin and applicable special program documentation for cross-border shipments.
• Active oversight of recordkeeping for regional trade flows including accountability for Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders to provide timely support documentation for reference and audit.
• Support daily Customs Broker engagement maintain SOP updates & distributions monitoring of performance associated scorecards & KPIs and assist in coordinating business reviews.
• Support development of training & reference materials for colleagues and stakeholders to maintain a high-level of compliance awareness and cultivate a culture of compliance and expertise within the geography. Conduct internal training specific to Customs operations.
• Support active review and revisions of business policies procedures and manuals associated with daily cross-border activities and special programs including responsiblity of documents delegated.
• Support Global Customs SharePoint site content and posting for region-specific needs.

The base pay range for this position is $86400.00 - $143900.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for variable incentive compensation of 15%.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

• Serve as Customs compliance and trade regulations technical resource for the region while supporting assessment and analysis of pending regulatory legislation to evaluate business impact.
• Support in the development implementation and enforcement of guidelines solutions and strategy to optimize Customs processes cost-effective operations and facilitate compliance.
• Assist and lead regional projects focusing on continuous improvement and regulatory alignment.
• Support internal and external audits while assuming oversight when delegated the responsibility.
• Act appropriately and expeditiously in response to any perceived customs and trade compliance infractions. Demonstrate critical thinking and flexibility to manage and solve these issues and ensure risk mitigation efforts.
• Support research and preparation of Customs rulings post-summary corrections petitions for relief Customs requests for information and related regulatory inquiries.
• Provide expert-level knowledge of HS classification valuation free trade agreements country of origin determination ADD/CVD scope determinations Incoterms Mill Certificates etc.
• Support of specialized trade programs including customs trusted trader partnerships including Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) & Partners in Protection (PIP) foreign trade zones bonded warehouses duty recovery claims etc.
• Support of import and export permits & licensing and other regulatory agency determinations and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Initiate and manage region key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics on duty quality savings risks and value creation for Compliance dashboards and reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls and present recommended improvement plans.
• Active assessment of internal controls to support key projects for implementing executing sustaining and maintaining Customs processes procedures and corporate policies.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues and possible mentoring opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful experience supporting Customs activities within the North America region.

Desired Characteristics

• In-depth knowledge of North America Customs Compliance regulations and government platforms.
• Wing to wing expertise across Customs processes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint Visio).
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred or intention to pursue a license within two years.
• Supporting work in accordance to Vernova Way behaviors including innovation customers lean One Team and accountable.
• Highly motivated compliance professional with strong project management & leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Fluency in English both verbal and written.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Functions with high autonomy while guided by established policies and functional leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems while using knowledge experience and instinct to make accurate and timely decisions.
• Ability to work within a cross-functional and cross-cultural team located across global time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to support engagement at all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Experience in working with global teams and demonstrates a global mindset.

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