Customs Special Programs Leader

Clearwater, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 74400 - 124000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Customs Special Programs Leader is responsible for leading duty savings programs initiatives and projects in support of compliance with the Customs Enterprise Standard. This role supports customs compliance activities at the Global Regional Country and Business levels.
The position requires strong expertise in U.S. customs special programs a demonstrated compliance mindset and the ability to partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable duty savings while mitigating compliance risk.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

NAM-specific responsibilities:

1. Own the end-to-end process between business BPOs (EY FTA and JM Drawback) and customs brokers for refund and duty savings programs.

2. Lead & Deliver training on new duty savings opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives.

3. Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Supply Chain Finance) to implement customs optimization strategies

4. Develop implement and maintain refund processes involving the business broker BPOs and US Customs Border Protection (CBP)

5. Establish document and maintain Special Programs and Refund SOPs ensuring alignment with enterprise standards..

Global responsibilities - Special Program Governance Global:

1. Provide governance and oversight for customs special programs within Grid (FTA Duty Drawback FTZ Temporary Importation)

2. Reinforce customs fundamentals with particular emphasis on Country of Origin and Customs Valuation.

3. Coordinate with Regional leaders on savings tracking and reporting to demonstrate program effectiveness and value.

4. Ensure strict adherence to applicable customs laws and regulations to mitigate compliance risks and avoid penalties.

5. Support internal audits related to Special Programs driving compliance remediation and continuous improvement.

Recommended Quals

End-to-end (wing-to-wing) expertise across U.S. customs processes and special programs

Strong demonstrated compliance mindset

Proven ability to apply knowledge experience and judgment to make accurate and timely decisions

Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrated capability to implement practical simplified process improvements

Experience working with global teams and a demonstrated global mindset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence without direct authority

Min qualities.

Years of experience (e.g. 5 years in U.S. customs compliance or trade operations)

Education or certification (e.g. Bachelors degree LCB CCS or equivalent experience)

Tools/systems exposure (e.g. ACE SAP GTS broker platforms)

duty savings achieved audit outcomes compliance metrics followed.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $74400.00 and $124000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 13 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Job Description SummaryThe Customs Special Programs Leader is responsible for leading duty savings programs initiatives and projects in support of compliance with the Customs Enterprise Standard. This role supports customs compliance activities at the Global Regional Country and Business levels.The ...