Customs Compliance Lead

Job Description Summary
Are you passionate about trade compliance, operational excellence, and developing teams that deliver results the right way? Do you thrive in an environment where visibility, discipline, and continuous improvement drive every decision?

We're looking for a Customs Compliance Lead to oversee our Customs Compliance and Auditing functions, along with Carrier Performance Management, Import/Export operations, Compliance coordination, MRB (Material Review Board) and Receipt and Dispatch teams.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Operations Manager, you will be the cornerstone of our global trade compliance strategy — ensuring every shipment, document, and process meets the highest standards of accuracy, legality, and efficiency. But more than that, you'll coach your teams to think proactively, problem-solve at the source, and drive transformation through FLIGHTDECK principles.

Job Description
What You'll Lead and Deliver

• Customs & Compliance Leadership – Oversee customs operations, auditing, and trade compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to global and local regulations.
• Team Coaching & Development – Mentor and guide import/export, compliance, and MRB teams, building capability, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Carrier Performance Management – Lead relationships with logistics partners, driving measurable performance improvements through clear metrics and feedback.
• Process Visibility & FLIGHTDECK Execution – Use FLIGHTDECK tools to monitor rate readiness, track compliance performance, and make problems visible to enable faster resolution.
• Audit Excellence – Ensure internal and external audits are executed flawlessly, with data integrity, transparency, and continuous corrective action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Flow Cell Leaders, Operations, and Supply Chain functions to ensure materials flow seamlessly, compliantly, and on time.
• Standard Work & Process Improvement – Define, refine, and enforce standard work processes to drive consistency, reduce errors, and sustain operational discipline.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action Leadership – Lead your teams to identify and resolve the root causes of compliance or documentation issues, preventing reoccurrence.

What You Bring

• Proven Experience – Strong background in customs compliance, import/export operations, or trade management, ideally within manufacturing or global logistics environments.
• Leadership Through Coaching – A leader who develops people by example — fostering curiosity, accountability, and problem-solving.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Familiar with Lean or FLIGHTDECK principles, with a track record of using data to identify improvement opportunities and deliver sustainable change.
• Regulatory Expertise – In-depth knowledge of customs procedures, trade regulations, and international shipping documentation.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Skilled at interpreting data, managing audits, and ensuring accuracy in every aspect of compliance.
• Collaborative Communicator – Excellent at partnering across departments, influencing outcomes, and communicating with clarity and credibility.

Why Join Us

This is a chance to lead a high-impact function that directly shapes the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of our global supply chain. You'll join a team that believes in visibility, accountability, and empowerment — where leaders coach rather than command, and every improvement makes a real difference.

If you're ready to take ownership, coach others to excellence, and drive transformation in one of the most vital parts of our business, we'd love to hear from you.

Flexible Working
GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE Aerospace we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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*Relocation Assistance Provided:
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