Senior Customs Operations Manager

Job Description SummaryAs a Senior Customs Expert at GE Vernova, you will drive excellence in international trade compliance and border-crossing operations. In this individual contributor role, you will act as a subject matter expert, shaping and executing strategic customs processes and procedures to ensure the seamless, compliant, and efficient global movement of GE Vernova goods.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance and strategic direction on complex customs transactions and compliance matters across GE Vernova businesses.
Create and execute comprehensive customs strategies that govern international trade flows and border-crossing operations.
Develop specialized discipline expertise, serving as a quality resource and best-practice champion while integrating the latest technical developments into daily operations.
Contribute directly to trade strategy and policy development, ensuring flawless delivery and accountability within your area of responsibility.
Apply sound operational judgment and technical data analysis to solve moderately complex trade problems, challenge existing solutions with fresh perspectives, and formulate data-backed recommendations.
Navigate multi-source internal and external insights to drive high-stakes operational decisions.
Lead low-to-moderate risk projects, mentor colleagues with less experience, and leverage developing persuasion and consensus-building skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders.uasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Customs Operations
Significant expertise across customs processes
Fluent in Spanish and English (verbal and written)
Ability to travel occasionally within region
Desired Characteristics
In-Country Professional Customs Certification, or Accreditation
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills
Data Analysis, Project Management