Global Customs Lead - Americas

Job Description Summary

The Americas Customs Leader supports all customs related matters to ensure full compliance of the region and individual country regulatory requirements for the Onshore Wind business within GE Vernova. This role supports the Americas Customs Compliance team and is a critical link to support governance and collaboration between corporate functions, service providers and regulatory agencies for import & export activities and special programs. The position will apply Lean Sigma principles and methodologies to support efficiency, competence, and compliance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy for Customs operations in the region, aligned with Global Customs Enterprise Standard.
• Serve as the internal Customs compliance and trade regulations subject matter expert for the region and conduct assessments of pending regulatory legislation to evaluate business impact.
• Support in the development, implementation and enforcement of guidelines, solutions and strategy to optimize Customs processes, cost-effective operations and facilitate compliance.
• Americas project lead to focus on continuous improvement and regulatory alignment.
• Develop and provide training to colleagues and stakeholders to maintain a high-level of compliance awareness and cultivate a culture of compliance and expertise within the geography.
• Oversight and enhancement of timely and accurate day-to-day Customs processes, including working with approved agents to support of daily customs clearances and shipment resolution.
• Oversight and support of internal and external audits.
• Act appropriately and expeditiously in response to any perceived customs and trade compliance infractions. Demonstrate critical thinking and flexibility to manage and solve these issues and ensure risk mitigation efforts.
• Support research and preparation of Customs rulings, post-entry amendments, Customs requests for information, including CF28 and CF29’s, and related regulatory inquiries.
• Oversight of pre and post shipment audit review, inclusive of valuation, classification, country of origin and applicable special program documentation, for cross-border shipments.
• Provide expert-level knowledge of HS classification, valuation, free trade agreements, country of origin determination, ADD/CVD scope determinations, Section 232 and 301, Incoterms, etc.
• Support oversight of Customs Broker management.
• Oversight and support of specialized trade programs including supply chain security (CTPAT), Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), foreign trade zones, bonded warehouses, temporary import processes, reconciliation, duty drawback, duty recovery claims, etc.
• Oversight of import and export licensing, PGA requirements, and other regulatory agency determinations.
• Implement and maintain corporate policies, procedures and import & export manuals, etc.
• Work with approved authorized providers and agents to support daily customs clearances and international transaction issue resolution.
• Manage customs requirements for CAPEX projects.
• Initiate and manage key performance indicators (KPI’s) and metrics on duty, quality, savings, risks, and value creation for Compliance dashboards and reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls and drive implementation of recommended improvement plans.
• Regional representative for Customs Council.
• Shared oversight of regional Customs and Partner Governing Agency relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Licensed Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist, preferred.
• Minumum of 5 yeas of successful experience supporting Customs activities wthin Americas.
• In-depth knowledge of Americas Customs Compliance regulations, including 15 CFR & 19 CFR, CTPAT and Foreign Trade Zones.
• Wing to wing expertise across Customs processes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio).
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Highly motivated compliance professional with strong project management & leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to anlyze and resolve problems while using knowledge, experience and instinct to make accurate and timely decisions.
• Ability to work within a cross-functional and cross-cultural team located across global time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to support engagement at all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Experience in working with global teams and demonstrates a global mindset.
  
  

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $117,300.00 and $195,500.00. 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 candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 01, 2025.

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.