Global Trade Compliance Leader

Parker Hannifin Corp

Loughborough

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a senior Trade Compliance leader for EMEA to oversee import/export controls, licensing, and global trade initiatives. The role requires extensive knowledge of EU/UK/US licensing, VAT recovery, and ITAR/BIS regulations.

You will manage a team of specialists, drive process improvements, and interact with government authorities and internal stakeholders. Based in the United Kingdom, the role supports cross-functional teams across regions, ensuring data integrity and

Qualifications

Advanced degree in international trade, business administration or law desired; Minimum: Undergraduate degree in business or relevant trade related professional certification

Responsibilities

Direct division's trade compliance internal management system consisting of: Policies, procedures, internal controls, provider relationships and provide employee training to ensure that impacted employees understand and follow specific legal principles involving laws and regulations governing the importation, exportation and cargo security controls of goods and technology.
Develop and communicate strategic plans and compliance gaps to senior management.
Supervise directly or indirectly, divisional import / export role-based specialists.
Investigate and resolve potential compliance issues and respond to questions from internal or external customers and government regulatory agencies.
Manage customs brokerage and customs facing forwarder processes. Drive continuous process improvement and lead-time reduction. Establish, monitor and support service provider performance against clearly defined KPIs/SOPs.
Liaise with internal and external managers in support of international trade activities.
Manage country specific AEO program.
Provide economic sanctions management guidance.
Support, monitor and assure compliance relating to military and dual-use export control licensing activities.
Ensure data integrity related to tariff, country of origin, and value information declared to Customs authorities.
Manage compliance with preferential trade and VAT recovery programs.
Create and manage record keeping program and digital image solutions.
Evaluate, design, implement, and manage internal and external Trade Compliance specific IT solutions.
Respond to all government requests in a factual and timely manner.
Conduct and report findings of audits and internal risk assessments. Follow-up with Compliance Improvement Plans.
Support various Supply Chain and Logistics projects and tasks.
Facilitate division and sales company support for export transaction guidance.