Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.

As a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist, you will support the compliant, efficient, and timely international movement of parts, components, and technical documentation across our aerospace organization.

You will manage daily import/export and trade compliance activities, helping ensure customs documentation is accurate, customs clearance is completed smoothly, and all transactions comply with applicable export control and sanctions requirements. You will partner closely with Internal Trade Compliance (ITC), Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and external brokers/forwarders to minimize operational disruptions and support on-time delivery.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support import/export and customs compliance activities in a regulated aerospace and industrial environment
• Assist the governance process development
• Coordinate with brokers, forwarders, and internal stakeholders to resolve shipment issues
• Support restricted party screening and license administration
• Contribute to KPI reporting, data accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of customs and import/export regulatory updates, while developing and maintaining related internal procedures

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or Engineering
• Proven experience in customs, import/export, logistics, trade compliance, or supply chain
• Knowledge of customs processes and international trade documentation
• Experience with EU customs/export control regulations is a plus
• Fluent English
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work across functions in a fast-paced environment
• High integrity, learning agility, and a proactive mind
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-border shipping operations
• Working knowledge of HS classification, customs valuation, origin determination, and Incoterms
• Understanding of sanctions compliance, restricted party screening tools, and export licensing processes
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or internal control processes
• Experience with KPI tracking, reporting tools, and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements in customs, logistics, or trade compliance workflows
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees' wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone's psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes