Customs Operations Specialist

Title: Customs Operations Specialist

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Remote Type: Fully Remote (Hybrid requirement: 1 day onsite weekly at GE Vernova Greenville, SC – Garlington Road)
Full-time

Job Description Summary

As a member of the Regional Customs Operations Team, the Lead Customs Specialist will actively contribute to implementing operational efficiencies in import and export processes while supporting daily operational activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational execution, duty savings (Ch 98, TIB, FTZ), and compliance programs.

• Manage resolution of Pre-Entry escalations.

• Coordinate with customs brokers for accurate and timely declarations.

• Lead cycle-time and pre-entry escalation reduction projects.

• Manage collection of primary KPIs (Volume, Cycle Time, FPY, duty spend, duty savings) and report to leadership.

• Collaborate with business contacts to gather technical information required by Customs Authorities.

• Create and maintain work instructions for Customs Brokers and BPO suppliers.

• Supervise submission of post summary corrections as applicable.

• Provide Import and Export operations support.

• Support internal and external audits and lead 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree & minimum 3 years of experience in Customs processes OR
  High school diploma/GED & at least 8 years of experience in Customs processes

• Direct involvement in TIB and FTZ processes

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

• Hybrid requirement: Able to work onsite at least 1 day weekly at GE Vernova Greenville, SC (Garlington Road)

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced degree from an accredited university

• U.S. Customs Broker License or equivalent certification

• Demonstrated ability to implement Lean-based process improvements

• Experience working with global and cross-functional teams

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics.

• Relocation Assistance: No

• #LI-Remote — This is a remote position with a required weekly onsite day

Compensation

• Pay range (U.S.-based): $86,400 – $143,900

• Geographic differential: 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary depending on location

• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage; 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) with company match and retirement contributions; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; permissive time off.

GE Vernova reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at its discretion. This document does not create an employment contract