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Regional Special Customs Programs & Compliance Leader

3 days ago Budapest, Hungary

Job Description Summary

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What impact you'll make
As the Region Customs Special Programs & Compliance Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring compliant and optimal utilization of Special Programs to minimize duty exposure for the business in the respective region.

Job Description

What you'll do

  • Own region special duty savings program strategy and plans for optimizing duty savings.
  • Execute business region FTA program with oversight of third-party activity, cost structure, and lean activities to improve productivity while reducing cost.
  • Manage in-region duty savings programs as the subject matter expert with oversight of third party day-to-day operational execution partnering with business leaders up-stream productivity.
  • New Special Programs identification, functional owner and leader of cross functional teams for successful implementation, as deemed applicable.
  • Monitor Savings associated with Special Programs, present metrics to leadership.
  • Maintain a region Inventory of Special Programs usage by Site.
  • Identify Customs risks areas and develop actionable plans and procedures to mitigate those risks, through risk assessments and internal compliance audits.
  • Evaluate internal controls and drive implementation on stronger controls to mitigate risks by executing internal audits & Risk assessments on special program.
  • Support of Special Program trainings.

What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • In country Professional Customs Certification or Accreditation or significant experience in customs processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hungarian and English language
  • Availability for travel to regional business locations with occasional global travel.

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What will make you stand out

  • Special Customs Programs operational execution, compliance and training knowledge
  • Advanced degree from accredited university
  • Wing to wing expertise across customs processes
  • Demonstrated Compliance mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to use knowledge, experience and instinct to make accurate and timely decisions
  • Demonstrated ability of working with all levels of internal and external organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to implement simple, fast and non-bureaucratic process improvements
  • Experience in working with global teams and demonstrates a global mindset
  • Demonstrated leadership

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world's electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary, Gödöllő, Hungary
Job ID: GE_power-1627044864
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-09T18:31:34

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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