Global Logistics Senior Customs Specialist

Job description / Role

Global Logistics Senior Customs Specialist - MENAT

Role Summary:The Global Logistics Senior Customs Specialist – MENAT will ensure adherence to all international export laws and regulations as it relates to the importation and exportation of goods and technology. This position will be responsible for executing daily import / export operations in the region, including trouble-shooting and root cause analysis for any issues impacting the efficient movement of goods across international borders.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Resolve daily inquiries regarding export shipments and inbound import “green-light” approval. Help to prepare export & import documentation when necessary.
• Work closely with manufacturing and services locations to develop, train & deploy the origin logistics model - ensuring all export & import requirements are accurately documented before equipment ships from the seller’s dock.
• Work closely with manufacturing and service locations to assign country-of-origin designations for items so that BHGE is compliant and can take advantage of preferential trade agreements when applicable. Create any required free trade agreement Certificates of Origin for international customers.
• Support the region (internal locations & external suppliers) with establishing standard requirements for shipment documentation, both import & export. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data with customs brokers.
• Work closely with the global product classification team as it relates to the request & receipt Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes, Schedule B codes, ECCN or other codes & schedules.
• Ensure adequate document retention within the region to support compliance with government agencies and international trade regulations. When necessary, assist legal counsel, logistics and sales.
• When necessary, file export declarations on behalf of BHGE in the required systems.
• Monitor and track critical shipments and resolve problems when necessary.
• Facilitate the acquisition of export and import licenses in close coordination with BHGE ITC regional and product company leaders.
• Resolve transactional issues relating to the clearance of shipped goods by working daily with brokers and other related logistics providers.
• Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, customers and vendor queries.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in international trade, international business, logistics or other related fields.
• Membership in professional organizations, trade or user groups, and a pattern of regular attendance at industry conferences to enhance knowledge of trade compliance is preferred.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Accredited zone specialist is preferred.
• A customs broker’s license is preferred.

Desired Characteristics:
• 7-10 years of experience working with logistics & trade compliance
• 7+ years working in a team-based global environment
• 5 years’ experience using PC-based trade compliance systems and trade content services
• 3+ years of experience working in the oil & gas industry
• 5+ years of hands-on information gathering, analysis and management reporting
• 5+ years of experience with environmental regulations
• Fluency in foreign languages
• 5+ years of experience with global supply chain functions & initiatives

About the Company

GE is a diversified technology, media and financial services company, dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and oil and gas, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 300,000 people worldwide.

GE's Oil & Gas business is a leader in the development and delivery of advanced product and service offerings for the global oil and gas industry. As a consequence of the rapid expansion of its technology base, GE's Oil & Gas is capable of addressing the largest and most complex engineering and application challenges entirely from its own worldwide resources. So whether it's the world's largest LNG compression trains, re-injection of high sulfur gas, enhancing the safety and productivity of the world's oil and gas pipelines, or equipment for the production of oil and gas from harsh environments, GE is leading the charge.