Region Customs Operations Leader – Americas

GE Vernova

. Develop and drive regional Customs operations strategy, including operating model design, governance, and priority setting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,300 - $195,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Customs operations strategy, compliance, and governance, with a strong focus on leading teams and driving performance metrics. Proficient in managing Customs authority relationships and ensuring effective clearance execution while fostering a compliance mindset.

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Customs Operations StrategyCustoms CompliancePeople LeadershipLean PrinciplesCustoms Broker Certification

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Hard Skills

Customs ProcessesImport and Export OperationsRoot-Cause ResolutionPost-Entry Customs ActivitiesMetrics ReportingTransaction ExecutionGovernanceRisk MitigationTraining and ComplianceEHS Requirements

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsGlobal Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

US Licensed Customs BrokerIn-Country Professional Customs CertificationAccreditation

Industry Keywords

Customs OperationsGovernanceRegional StrategyStakeholder ManagementAudits and Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and drive regional Customs operations strategy, including operating model design, governance, and priority setting
Lead regional team in import and export Customs operations execution
Govern service performance and drive root-cause resolution
Ensure effective Customs clearance execution
Influence regional Customs decisions, operating practices, and risk mitigation
Identify and lead regional improvement opportunities
Lead customs compliance and broker control activities
Represent Customs operations in business and broker QBRs and influence action plans
Own and coordinate responses to requests, audits, and investigations
Oversee post-entry customs activities as part of regional governance
Ensure capability and readiness through trained personnel and role coverage
Support training, compliance, and EHS requirements
Manage regional Customs authority relationships and government stakeholders
Own and report regional metrics and use results to drive action

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with 10+ years of experience (US)
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience (International)
Wing to wing expertise across customs processes
Fluent in English (verbal and written)
Strong regional People Leader Experience
Ability to travel with region and occasionally globally
US Licensed Customs Broker, In-Country Professional Customs Certification, or Accreditation (desired)
Demonstrated interaction and execution of transactions utilizing roll on/roll off, break bulk, specialized truck and rail moved (desired)
Advanced degree from accredited university (desired)
Expert in Lean Principles (desired)
Demonstrated compliance mindset (desired)
Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of internal and external organizations (desired)
Experience working with global teams and a global mindset (desired)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (desired)
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off