Senior Customs Special Programs Operations Leader

GE Aerospace

. Lead the design, implementation, and governance of US Customs special programs, with emphasis on U.S.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of US Customs special programs, with emphasis on U.S. duty mitigation strategies and duty drawback
Own and execute the U.S. Customs ACH process as a core duty-payment and control mechanism
Ensure customs payment processes are integrated with freight-pay, FA&P, and related financial control structures
Develop and maintain U.S. tariff and duty cost visibility, including reporting, trend analysis, and performance metrics
Establish and monitor KPIs related to duty spend, savings, compliance, payment timeliness, process effectiveness, and risk reduction
Partner cross-functionally with Finance (FA&P), Transportation / Control Tower, Customs, and trade compliance stakeholders to resolve issues and improve process performance
Identify opportunities to reduce customs-related cost, improve controls, and optimize duty recovery and savings
Manage key vendors, brokers, and external partners supporting customs special programs and payment processes
Support high-risk and high-complexity environments, including new business integrations, M&A entities, local-model sites, bonded operations, and engine-related customs environments
Maintain alignment with GE Aerospace’s broader trade and logistics risk management framework, including customs, export, transportation, and related compliance considerations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum 4 years of experience in customs trade compliance, or international trade with substantial experience in duty mitigation and US Customs special programs)
Minimum 5 years of experience in customs trade compliance, or international trade with substantial experience in duty mitigation and US Customs special programs
Strong knowledge of CBP regulations
Professional certifications related to customs, trade compliance, or supply chain are a plus (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist, CZS, AZS, LCB, licenses customs broker)
Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of US customs duty rules and payment mechanisms
Effective communication and leadership skills
Familiarity with GE Aerospace's lean operating model, manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen, Standard Work, Hoshin Kanri)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and 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

U.S. duty mitigation strategiesduty drawbackU.S. Customs ACH processcustoms payment processesU.S. tariff and duty cost visibilityKPI development and monitoringcustoms-related cost reductionduty recovery optimizationrisk managementcompliance considerations

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsleadership skills

Certifications

Certified Customs SpecialistCZSAZSLCBcustoms broker license