Thailand Country Customs Leader

The Thailand Country Customs Leader leads end-to-end import customs operations and compliance for GE HealthCare Thailand. The role is accountable for country-level customs execution, broker governance, audit readiness, customs facilitation programs such as FTAs and duty exemptions, and serving as the primary liaison with Thailand Customs, Port FDA, and other regulatory authorities in a highly regulated healthcare environment.

The position partners with Logistics, Finance, Tax, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and APAC/Global Customs teams to mitigate compliance risks, resolve operational escalations, and drive continuous improvement. Candidates need 8-10+ years of customs or trade compliance experience in a multinational setting, strong knowledge of Thailand Customs regulations, fluency in Thai and English, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.

Execute and govern day-to-day import customs operations in compliance with Thailand Customs regulations and GE HealthCare standards.

Manage customs broker, express carrier, and service provider performance and serve as primary contact for Thailand Customs authorities.

Coordinate with Thailand Customs, Port FDA, and other agencies on import compliance, inspections, and regulatory requirements.

Manage customs facilitation and duty optimization programs, including FTAs, advance rulings, and duty exemption programs.

Lead country-level preparation and support for internal audits, post-clearance reviews, and external customs audits.

Bachelor's degree in Customs, International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline.

8-10+ years of experience in customs operations, trade compliance, international trade, or logistics within a multinational business environment.

Strong working knowledge of Thailand Customs regulations, HS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, FTAs, permits and licensing, and customs audit processes.

Demonstrated experience managing customs brokers and external service providers and supporting customs audits and regulatory interactions.

Fluent in Thai and English, both written and spoken, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.