Sr. Customs Special Programs Operations Leader

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

The Senior Customs Special Programs Operations leader is responsible for governing, and executing US Customs special programs, with primary accountability for U.S. duty mitigation and duty drawback that drives operational excellence in alignment with GE Aerospace's priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). This role manages key vendors and external partners that support special programs and customs payment processes.

• 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.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field
• 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).

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition…