Job Description

Summary As Lead Customs Specialist, you will be responsible to ensure trade flows (import/export operations) are conducted in line with GE HealthCare Enterprise Standards, ASP(Administrative Service Provider) Policy and in accordance with India regulations. You will be responsible for leading all matters involving GE HealthCare\'s Customs operations related to import clearances & exports issue resolution, broker management, conduct reviews, support internal and external customs audits & special program initiatives. This position will serve as the primary contact to key stakeholders for all customs matters requiring advice, representation, and trainings with the end goal of maintaining GE HealthCare\'s high standard of compliance to customs laws, rules, and regulations. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world. Roles & Responsibilities Ensure brokers perform pre-entry review for import transactions confirming appropriate classification, valuation, country of origin, required customs and other government agency permits and any applicable special program documentation is complete before an import occurs. Work with & manage approved agents to support daily customs clearances, ensure appropriate response to queries and own shipment issue resolution. Prepare periodic reports and metrics on declared value, duty, quality, savings, opportunities, risks, accomplishments, and value creation. Conduct periodic business review with brokers along with internal stake holders. Provide advice as needed on new projects, clearance procedures and structuring transactions to support dynamic business priorities and initiatives. Provide advice, counsel, and training to key stakeholders regarding Customs compliance, regulations, and laws. Manage govt. relations with customs authorities, ports as needed. Work with BPO to understand Post Entry Review defects and closure as needed. Ensure record keeping, maintenance and retention of records in line with record keeping SOP. Analyse metrics, drive conclusions and initiate corrective and preventive actions working with right internal stake holders, brokers, suppliers, forwarders, and Customs authorities. Identify Customs risks areas and develop actionable plans and procedures to mitigate those risks. Support internal and external audit with data & documents. Support/lead/carry out any assigned global initiatives and implementation. In-depth understanding of key business drivers uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. This position ensures complaint procedures & processes are followed for the import of GE HealthCare goods across borders. Responsible for planning & execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. This position uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions. Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent in Customs, Logistics, International Trade, Finance, Legal or related disciplines from an accredited university or college . 8+ years of working experience in customs and/or international trade and logistics in an international business environment. Desired Characteristics In country Professional Customs Certification or Accreditation Previous management experience Demonstrated Compliance mindset Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers Ability to communicate complex information efficiently based on audience needs. Experience with driving process improvements Self-starter/team player/collaborator Fluent in English - both oral and written Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Inclusion and Diversity GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust lead with transparency deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity. Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you\'d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you\'ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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