Global Trade Compliance Leader & Strategy Executive

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Global Executive Customs & Trade Compliance Leader to set and execute the worldwide customs and trade strategy across four regions. You will lead a global operations team of experts and 150 sites, directing risk management, tariff optimization, and compliance programs to protect the company’s license to operate.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years in customs/trade compliance, with 5 years in people leadership, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in customs, trade compliance, global logistics, or related operations roles.
• Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute GE Aerospace’s global customs and trade compliance strategy (including tariff management and special program optimization).
• Establish governance mechanisms and maintain a global risk assessment framework/methodology.
• Own global KPIs and reporting across risk indicators, Enterprise Standard conformance, audit outcomes, lead times, tariff exposure, and duty optimization results.
• Lead the global customs and trade compliance operations team across four regions (UK, EMEA, Americas, APAC).
• Provide executive oversight of classification, valuation, origin determination, special programs, and recordkeeping across approximately 150 sites.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and business units to integrate customs/trade requirements end-to-end in alignment with control tower standards and strategy.
• Manage, develop, and control customs brokers and vendors globally, including selection in alignment with Sourcing and Transportation strategy, onboarding, contractual conformance, and performance management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global risk management

Regulatory compliance

Tariff management

Executive communication

Change management

Data analytics

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law, International Trade, or related field

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Global Executive Customs & Trade Compliance Leader to set and execute the worldwide customs and trade strategy across four regions. You will lead a global operations team of experts and 150 sites, directing risk management, tariff optimization, and compliance programs to protect the company’s license to operate.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years in customs/trade compliance, with 5 years in people leadership, and travel up to 10%.