Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Description Summary

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Why Join Us:

At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform with company contributions

• Employee pension plan with company contribution

• Life and accident insurance

• Private complementary medical coverage

• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available

• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program

• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements

• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level: CCNL metalmeccanico – level B2

Salary range for this role: 40.500 euro - 60.750 euro + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro
Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Join us!
Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight. Apply now and see your career take flight!

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About Us

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.