Director, Global Trade Compliance

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How Youll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an import compliance system that supports the business across all functions and adapts to changing global regulations.
• Lead import compliance strategy in alignment with U.S. Customs and international trade authorities.
• Review supply chain plans and changes to mitigate risks related to regulations and tariffs.
• Drive cross-functional projects and influence teams to achieve compliance and business outcomes.
• Develop and implement trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee classification country of origin valuation and other customs processes.
• Manage audits and assessments identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders across the business.
• Stay current on global trade regulation changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Collaborate with brokers regulators and service providers to maintain compliance and optimize processes.
• Brief the Executive Leadership Team on trade compliance risks opportunities and performance.
• Represent GE Appliances with U.S. Customs global authorities and trade associations.
• Continuously improve compliance processes to support company strategy.
• Mentor and develop team members while building and retaining key talent.
• Establish priorities timelines and accountability for the compliance team and cross-functional partners.

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• 10 years of experience including at least 7 years in trade compliance with specialization in import compliance.
• 5 years of experience leading people.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements import/export regulations and compliance standards relevant to manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory agreements filings and documentation such as USMCA and tariffs.
• Experience managing multi-country customs programs.
• Expertise in customs laws tariff classification valuation origin determination and FTZ programs.
• Proven leadership experience managing direct reports and influencing across functions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. regulations (CBP EAR UFLPA) and trade programs such as USMCA.
• Experience with customs audits and inquiries.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in business law or a related field.
• Licensed Customs Broker (U.S.).
• Certifications such as CUSECO or CTCS.
• Experience with SAP GTS Oracle GTM or other trade management systems.
• Demonstrated cost-saving initiatives such as duty drawback tariff engineering or automation.
• Experience advising leadership on global trade strategy and regulatory risk.
• Involvement in government affairs or external customs committees.

Join us and bring your expertise to a team that values compliance as a driver of global growth and operational success. At GE Appliances your leadership will make a worldwide impact.

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This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

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