Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Join Parker’s Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence.

At Parker Hannifin’s Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAF), we specialize in manufacturing high-quality products that filter, purify, and provide positive protection against contamination. Our solutions deliver predictable reliability for hydraulic, lubrication, fuel and air systems and components.

Parker HAFD offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid filtering products. We are proud to be a leader in the filtration industry, committed to premier quality standards supported by state-of-the-art engineering, advanced prototyping capabilities, and a cutting-edge test laboratory.

The products, systems, and services we provide deliver meaningful benefits to our valued customers across key markets including Industrial, Mobile, Natural Resources, Power Generation, and Transportation. Our solutions enhance system fluid longevity, protect critical system components, reduce environmental impact, promote safety, and ensure the long-term health and reliability of essential capital assets.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist leads the design, development, and execution of Parker’s global trade compliance vision, strategy, and tools to support responsible international business growth. This role partners across the enterprise to strengthen compliance programs, enable efficient global trade operations, and support Parker’s Win Strategy by helping the organization navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence, consistency, and integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and implement global import and export compliance programs aligned with Parker policies and applicable regulations per the Government Practices Manual
• Oversee transportation costs by selecting methods that balance cost, customer needs, and Parker’s guidelines
• Review customs and export declarations, supporting documentation, and trade reporting for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Apply expertise in export controls, including licensing, ITAR, OFAC, restricted party screening, sanctions, and related compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate trade compliance records and product data to ensure shipments meet applicable import/export requirements and move efficiently across borders
• Review trade data, duty costs, and compliance metrics to identify trends, reduce risk, improve processes, and uncover potential cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct trade compliance audits, self-assessments, and corrective action planning to identify risks and strengthen compliance practices
• Advise operations and business partners on trade compliance requirements, risk mitigation, transportation practices, and process improvements
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training, workshops, and guidance to support consistent execution across the division
• Support acquisition integration, government practices compliance, valuation reconciliation, customs bond management, and agency correspondence
• Provide required free trade agreement documentation, customer support, and accurate reporting to service providers, suppliers, and government agencies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant industry certification, such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or Certified Import Specialist (CIS)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance, logistics, supply chain, or a related field
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to support internal and external stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage priorities and drive results

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

BENEFIT & RETIREMENT PLANS

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.