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CustomsLogisticsandMaterialLeader
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“Customs Logistics and Material Leader. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Own Site S&OE activities. Lead execution of Customer Planning”
What You'll Achieve.
meet delivery commitments; improve On-Time Delivery; improve Inventory Turns; improve space utilization; improve logistics performance; ensures compliant import/export execution; drives SQDC results; support site KPIs
Industry & Context.
Lean & problem-solving mindset; problem solving; continuous improvement; problem-solving lead; root cause; corrective actions; leading indicator identification; Problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and profound experience in planning, materials, sourcing, or related supply chain management in a manufacturing environment, Customs license, certification, or equivalent, Expert knowledge of international trade regulations, compliance, and legal requirements, including preparation/submission of commercial and customs documents per governing requirements, Lean & problem-solving mindset, Romanian and English language skills
Nice to Have
Previous managerial experience, Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, MBA, and/or CPIM certification preferred, Advanced planning experience and ability to navigate complex processes and systems, communication skills (oral and written); able to explain information, develop skills, and align teams, interpersonal/leadership and influencing demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, data analysis skills with ability to drive clarity, conclusions, and cross-functional decision making through data, Demonstrated GE leadership behaviors: Humble, Transparent, Focused, Leadership ability, Problem solver
What You'll Do.
Own Site S&OE activities
Lead execution of Customer Planning
Lead execution of Supply Planning
Lead execution of Inventory Integrity
Lead execution of Material Handling
Manage exempt salaried team
Optimize customer and supplier delivery
Optimize productivity
Influence site strategy for inventory
Influence site strategy for storage
Influence site strategy for logistics
Provide direction and counsel
Create customs strategy
Execute customs strategy
Prepare commercial documents
Validate commercial documents
Submit commercial documents
Prepare customs export/import documents
Validate customs export/import documents
Submit customs export/import documents
Obtain authorized signatures
Confirm documentation compliance
Manage collaboration with customs brokers
Establish transport requirements
Monitor transport activity
Serve as primary point of contact for Customs Authority
Ensure on-time renewal of authorizations
Monitor letter of guarantee levels
Maintain letter of guarantee levels
Secure amendments as needed
Define archiving process
Execute archiving process
Prepare dispatch notes/annexes
Maintain electronic delivery status tracking
Develop collaborative relationships with farm-out companies
Ensure compliant farm-out execution
Ensure reliable farm-out execution
Lead KPI measurement standardization
Lead systemic change management
Lead problem-solving reviews
Establish control plans
Establish daily standard work
Establish visual management
Lead and develop the team
Manage performance development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leads Customer Planners, Supply Planners, and Material Handling teams; As a member of the site leadership team, drives SQDC results; Manage collaboration with approved customs brokers; Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with companies that outsource UECB processes (farm-out); Lead and develop the team in accordance with the GE Aerospace People Leadership model and FLIGHT DECK operating system; demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Communication Scope
communication skills (oral and written); able to explain information, develop skills, and align teams
Process & Methodology
coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Full Job Description
# ******Job Description Summary****** The Customs Logistics & Materials Leader owns end-to-end site materials execution and trade compliance—balancing customer demand, material planning, inventory, material handling, and transportation to meet delivery commitments. Leads Customer Planners, Supply Planners, and Material Handling teams to improve On-Time Delivery, Inventory Turns, space utilization, and logistics performance. As the site lead for customs and international trade, ensures compliant import/export execution through strong broker management and robust controls for documentation, authorizations, and records retention. As a member of the site leadership team, drives SQDC results through servant leadership, KPI rigor, and continuous improvement. # **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities** * Own Site S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) activities in alignment with the Central GE Aerospace Materials team. * Lead execution of Customer Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Integrity, and Material Handling processes; manage the exempt salaried team executing these processes. * Optimize customer and supplier delivery, inventory (raw material, work in process, finished goods), and productivity through problem solving and continuous improvement. * Influence site strategy for inventory, storage, and logistics of procured and manufactured materials. * Provide direction, counsel, and create and execute customs strategy affecting customs transactions for the site. * Prepare, validate, and submit commercial and customs export/import documents per legislation, internal procedures, GE regulations, and signed agreements/contracts; obtain required authorized signatures/initials and confirm documentation is compliant. * Manage collaboration with approved customs brokers; establish transport requirements and monitor transport activity to support delivery performance and compliance needs. * Serve as primary point of contact for Customs Authority on comprehensive guarante
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