International Trade Compliance Leader Import

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide project leadership in the development & implementation of policies & procedures related to international trade agreements, trade
  legislation, US & foreign Customs regulations, & other government agency requirements affecting imports, for purposes of assuring lawful &
  cost-effective import operations.
• Counsel & advise GE business and affiliated companies, component management in import regulatory matters.
• Interface with global suppliers & customers to communicate customs requirements.
  
• Respond to & represent business International Trade Compliance (ITC) in import control related matters.
  
• Determine strategy for compliance with customs regulations & develop procedures for implementation to assure compliance to US & foreign Customs requirements.
  
• Interview & select national Customhouse brokers; manage & audit brokers to facilitate compliant customs entry declarations on behalf of business.
  
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting customs & import requirements.
  
• Establish proper tariff classification & valuation methodologies in accordance with customs Regulations (19CFR) for all GE business &
  affiliated company imports & incorporate in affected business systems for flow-down to suppliers, customers & joint venture/revenue sharing participants.
  
• Develop training materials & conduct training as required for company employees.
  
• Formulate & submit official responses to customs officials on matters dealing with company imports.
  
• Develop strategy & formulate written petitions to customs officials to obtain rulings & clarifications on applicability of regulations.
  
• Resolve GE business customs issues through Customs Headquarters level & assist customs personnel when conducting official audits.
  
• Identify opportunities for customs duty/tax reduction & lead duty drawback &/or reduced duty filings on behalf of business; audit related
  business processes to assure compliance with conditions.

Required Experience:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 5 additional years of experience with major importer, Customs
  agency, or brokerage firm.
• U.S. Customs Licensed broker.

Position Reports To: Scott W. Jackson
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Location: U.S. Locations.

Contact:

Scott W. Jackson
GE
Aviation - Systems
Legal Operation
Manager, International Trade Compliance
T 513-243-5755
C 513-288-8230
F 513-786-9644
D *332-5755
E <scott.jackson@ae.ge.com>