Job Description Summary

The Head of Customs Compliance is a senior leadership role within the Global Trade Compliance organization responsible for directing and overseeing customs and import/export compliance across the companys global footprint. This individual will develop implement and maintain a comprehensive customs compliance program that supports the companys complex energy sector supply chain while ensuring business segments adhere to all applicable customs laws regulations and trade agreements worldwide. The Head of Customs Compliance serves as the enterprise-wide subject matter expert on customs matters and partners closely with business segments sourcing legal tax finance and government affairs functions to enable efficient cross-border movement of goods equipment and technology critical to the companys global operations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight. The Head of Customs Compliance will design implement and continuously enhance the companys global customs and import/export compliance strategy including policies procedures and internal controls designed to ensure business segment compliance with trade regulations while enabling efficient cross-border operations. This leader will set the strategic direction for the customs function aligning customs compliance objectives with broader corporate strategy and the companys risk appetite.

• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management. The Head of Customs Compliance will ensure business segment compliance with all applicable customs laws and regulations in every jurisdiction in which the company operates including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations European Union customs codes and the customs regimes of all other countries in the companys operational footprint. This includes policy oversight and governance for managing tariff classification customs valuation country of origin determinations Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification and utilization temporary importation programs foreign trade zone operations and duty drawback programs. The Head of Customs will lead the identification assessment and support the mitigation of customs-related risks across the enterprise including risks arising from shifting trade policies tariff changes sanctions developments and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Advisory to Customs Operations and Supply Chain Optimization. The Head of Customs Compliance will provide advice and counsel to the day-to-day customs operations globally that are embedded in the business segment and sourcing teams including the management of customs brokers freight forwarders and other third-party service providers involved in customs clearance activities. This individual will provide counsel and advice on business initiatives to optimize duty spend leveraging preferential trade agreements duty suspension and deferral programs bonded warehouse / Free Trade Zone arrangements and other lawful mechanisms to reduce total landed cost. The Head of Customs will collaborate closely with supply chain particularly the business segment customs leaders procurement and logistics teams to ensure that customs considerations are integrated into sourcing decisions supply chain design and project planning for major capital projects and exploration activities.

• Training and Communication. The Head of Customs Compliance will develop and deliver training to a appropriate company employees either in person or utilizing automated training delivery platform such as GEV Learning.
  
  Communication is a key aspect of this role and the Head of Customs Compliance will ensure that relevant changes in regulations changes in Customs trends or any other relevant customs initiatives are communicated as appropriate in a way that enables the business segments to implement any necessary changes.

• Technology and Data Analytics. The Head of Customs Compliance will champion the use of technology automation and data analytics to modernize customs compliance and enhance operational efficiency. This includes overseeing the implementation and management of global trade management (GTM) software automated customs filing systems and data analytics tools to monitor compliance metrics identify trends and support decision-making.

• Government Relations and Trusted Trader Programs. The Head of Customs Compliance will support the companys relationships with customs authorities worldwide and serve as the primary point of contact for customs audits inquiries and investigations. This individual will oversee the companys participation in trusted trader and authorized economic operator (AEO) programs including the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) EU AEO and equivalent programs in other jurisdictions. The Head of Customs will proactively monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting customs and trade assess their impact on the business and develop strategies to adapt to changes in the trade landscape.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Global ITR Finance Leadership: Provide end-to-end financial leadership for a global commercial pipeline including multi-regional Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA) Transactional sales.

• Regional Partnership: Form close partnerships with Region GMs and ITR leadership to ensure deal structures are competitive in local markets while adhering to the global commercial strategy

• Global Standardization: Drive the creation and adoption of a standardized Global Commercial Toolbox and pricing frameworks to ensure consistency in how we quote customers from Singapore to Houston.

• Complex Deal Modeling: Own and evolve financial models for global accounts managing the complexities of multi-currency (FX) strategies international tax/billing considerations and cross-border risk.

• Global DOA Governance: Act as the primary gatekeeper for the global commercial Delegation of Authority (DOA) ensuring all deals meet segment-wide profitability and risk thresholds.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with the Global Fulfillment and Risk Finance Leader to validate that quoted cost assumptions (inflation parts yields and local labor rates) are accurate for the specific region of execution.

• Strategic Advisory: Provide expert financial counsel to Global GMs on market positioning competitor pricing benchmarks and geopolitical risks affecting the commercial portfolio.

• Transformation Excellence: Lead global initiatives to automate the As Sold vs. As Executed feedback loop ensuring data from one region improves pricing accuracy for the entire global business.

• Global Team Development: Lead and develop a diverse team across different time zones fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in customs compliance international trade or a closely related field is required coupled with at least seven (7) years in a leadership role managing global customs operations.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to travel internationally from 25 to 40%

Desired Characteristics

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation or equivalent international certification is highly desirable.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or masters degree in international trade supply chain management business administration or a related field.

• Experience operating in a Fortune 200 or similarly large complex multinational organization with a presence in numerous jurisdictions is preferred

• Prior experience in the energy oil and gas mining or heavy industrial sector is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience managing customs compliance programs across multiple regions including the Americas Europe the Middle East Africa and Asia-Pacific.

• Deep expertise in customs laws and regulations across major trading jurisdictions including the Harmonized System (HS) of tariff classification WTO Valuation Agreement principles rules of origin and preferential trade agreements.

• Strong understanding of the interplay between customs compliance and related trade compliance disciplines including export controls economic sanctions antiboycott regulations and anti-corruption laws.

• Proven ability to build and lead large geographically dispersed teams and manage through influence in a matrixed organizational structure.

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to synthesize complex regulatory information and translate it into practical business guidance.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex customs matters clearly to senior executives Board members and regulators.

• Proficiency with global trade management software platforms and a strong command of data analytics as applied to customs operations.

• One or more additional languages in additions to English is preferred.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: July 04 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $176300.00 and $293800.00. 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 May 14 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.