ELEC Customs Governance Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• In the role of Global Governance/Strategic Leader, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-managed, enterprise-wide customs compliance and governance framework within the Electrification segment.

• Supervise the comprehensive compliance framework across all business units, ensuring uniform implementation and adherence to regulatory standards.

• Identify areas of customs risk and formulate actionable strategies and procedures to address these risks.

• Assess internal controls and spearhead the execution of suggested improvement plans.

• Lead Customs Compliance Councils to synchronize governance priorities across various regions.

• Keep abreast of changing trade regulations and customs legislation to proactively modify the governance framework.

• Set up governance protocols for compliance coordination across regions; manage BPO partner governance and performance standards in collaboration with regional managers.

• Work alongside Customs Manager(s) to integrate governance standards into team operations and cultivate a compliance-oriented culture.

• Drive strategic transformation initiatives to streamline and standardize customs processes across all regions.

• Collaborate with Customs Manager(s) to jointly develop team capability assessments and competency frameworks that meet governance requirements.

• Offer governance tools, guidance, and escalation pathways to empower Customs Managers in achieving regional objectives.

• Create and sustain governance communications, training programs, and knowledge management platforms to ensure organizational alignment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or college with a minimum of 5 years of experience in customs processes, OR a High school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in customs processes, OR an in-country Professional Customs Certification or Accreditation with a minimum of 5 years of experience in customs processes.

• An advanced degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field from an accredited university.

• Extensive end-to-end knowledge of customs processes, trade compliance, risk assessment, and internal controls.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement governance frameworks, compliance policies, and standardized operating procedures.

• Proven capability to collaborate across all organizational levels and global cross-functional teams, including senior leadership and government bodies.

• Exhibited leadership through influence and coordination within a matrixed organization, promoting process improvement and harmonization across multiple regions without direct authority.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex regulatory topics to diverse audiences.

• Experience in vendor/BPO governance, including SLA management and performance standard-setting.

• Strong analytical skills with a background in compliance metrics, regulatory monitoring tools, and executive-level reporting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.