Customs Operations Leader – Americas

GE Aerospace

. Provide strategic leadership for Americas customs operations .

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeFlorida, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,000 - $199,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for Americas customs operations
Own regional tariff governance, including oversight of HS classification
Establish and enforce a governance framework for GE Aerospace sites
Lead the performance management and continuous improvement of customs brokers
Align closely with Control Tower leadership to ensure customs processes support delivery
Drive the transformation of customs processes across the region
Partner with FA&P, Transportation, and Site Leadership to close control gaps
Lead regional customs risk management
Serve as senior point of contact for Customs and other government agencies
Build and execute a customs talent development plan for the region
Proactively network externally with customs professionals
Provide regular updates and recommendations to Global Customs / Trade Compliance leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum 5 years experience in Customs Processes
Extensive experience in Customs, Trade Compliance, or Global Trade
Deep technical knowledge of US, MX, BR, and CA customs regimes
Proven track record governing and improving tariff management
Demonstrated experience designing and enforcing governance frameworks
Significant experience leading and transforming customs broker and vendor networks
Experience collaborating with transportation / Control Tower functions
Advanced analytical skills, with experience using KPIs, risk scores, and data-driven insights
Strong leadership experience influencing senior stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, international trade, law, or related field; advanced degree and/or professional trade compliance certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

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Hard Skills & Tools

customs processestariff governanceHS classificationcustoms risk managementdata-driven insightsKPI analysisrisk scoresgovernance frameworkscustoms broker managementvendor network transformation

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipperformance managementcontinuous improvementcollaborationinfluencing senior stakeholdersnetworkingcommunicationtalent developmentproblem-solvinganalytical skills

Certifications

professional trade compliance certification