Customs & Trade Compliance Director – China

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Customs and Trade Compliance Director – China is responsible for leading all

trade compliance and customs activities across China, ensuring the compliant and

efficient movement of medical devices and equipment across borders in support of

GE HealthCare’s mission to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

This role requires deep expertise in China regulations, strong global trade

acumen, and the ability to operate effectively within a highly matrixed,

international organization. The leader will partner closely with global

compliance, supply chain, legal, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment,

consistency, and best practice sharing across regions.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy and judgment, this role will navigate

complex regulatory environments while enabling business growth, operational

excellence, and a strong culture of compliance.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions

innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits.

Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an

organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a

healthier world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Team Building & Organizational Effectiveness

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing trade compliance organization

across China

• Attract, mentor, and retain top talent, fostering a culture of

accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for

the team

• Drive strong cross-functional alignment across regional and global teams

Strategy, Global Alignment & Execution

• Define and execute China trade compliance strategy aligned with global

policies and business objectives

• Partner with global trade compliance leadership to ensure consistency,

standardization, and adoption of best practices

• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on regulatory risks, global

trade developments, and business implications

• Influence policy development and promote best-in-class compliance practices

Customs & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with China Customs (GACC), MOFCOM, and all applicable

import/export regulations

• Oversee tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, duty

optimization, and licensing requirements

• Maintain expert knowledge of China trade regulations, while understanding

broader global trade frameworks and implications

• Lead audits, investigations, and corrective actions

Relationship Building & External Engagement

• Develop and sustain strong, credible relationships with China customs

authorities and regulatory agencies

• Serve as the primary company representative for inspections, audits,

negotiations, and escalations

• Build trust and influence with internal stakeholders across China,

regionally, and globally

• Represent GE HealthCare in regulatory discussions and industry forums

Global Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with global, regional, and functional teams to align on

compliance strategies and operational execution

• Provide China-specific expertise to global initiatives, ensuring local

requirements are effectively integrated into global frameworks

• Share insights on regulatory trends, enforcement practices, and risk exposure

impacting international trade

• Support cross-border projects, supply chain transformations, and global

product launches

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Oversee processes governing the movement and shipment of goods into and out

of China

• Drive improvements in service, quality, compliance, and operational

efficiency

• Implement robust controls, systems, and procedures to ensure consistent and

scalable execution

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Lead resolution of complex, high-impact regulatory and operational challenges
• Apply advanced analytical thinking and sound judgment in ambiguous, high-risk

situations

• Assess information critically, challenge assumptions, and develop practical,

compliant solutions

• Navigate disputes with customs authorities and manage escalations effectively
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate trade compliance risks across the China

business

• Establish frameworks to proactively monitor and manage risk exposure
• Ensure strong governance and internal controls

Qualifications

Expertise

• Deep knowledge of China import/export regulations and customs practices
• Strong understanding of global trade compliance frameworks and cross-border

operations

• Experience working directly with China customs authorities and managing

complex regulatory matters

• Familiarity with ERP systems, trade compliance technologies, and global

supply chains

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities across

cultures

• Global mindset with strong business and trade acumen
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive outcomes in complex,

cross-functional environments

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory concepts to diverse global

audiences

Language Requirement

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken) – required

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 10–15+ years of experience in trade

compliance, customs operations, or international logistics in China

• Strong experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated

industries

• Demonstrated success leading teams in a global, matrixed organization

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership and global execution
• Team building and talent development
• Global collaboration and cross-cultural effectiveness
• Relationship management and external influence
• Advanced problem solving and judgment
• Regulatory expertise and risk management

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national

or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,

disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility

and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership

– always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost

and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our

salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global

strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a

culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes