Customs Operations Specialist

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Regional Customs Operations Team, Lead customs Specialist will be an active contributor to implement operational efficiencies in the import and export processes, supporting daily operational activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college & minimum 3 years of experience in Customs processes OR High school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience in Customs processes
Direct involvement in TIB and FTZ processes
Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
This position is could require hybrid of which external candidates must be willing and able to work onsite a minimum of 1 day weekly at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC or other site

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced degree from an accredited university.
U.S. Customs Broker License or equivalent certification.
Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements based on Lean principles.
Experience in working with global teams and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Manage daily operational execution, duty savings (Ch 98, TIB, FTZ) and compliance programs.
Manage the resolution for Pre-Entry escalations.
Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure accurate and timely declarations.
Lead cycle time & pre-entry escalation reduction projects.
Manage the collection of primary KPIs (Volume, Cycle time, FPY, duty spend, duty savings) and reporting towards leadership.
Collaborate with business contacts to gather technical information required by Customs Authorities.
Create and maintain work instructions for Customs Brokers and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) suppliers.
Supervise submission of post summary corrections as applicable.
Provide Import and Export operations support.
Support internal and external audits and lead the implementation of audit corrective action plans.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on customs operations.
Control and maintain customs compliance procedures and operational work instructions.

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
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
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off