Global Trade Compliance Lead — Export Controls & Strategy

Parker Hannifin; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead global import/export programs and ensure regulatory alignment across the enterprise. This role partnerships across operations, supply chain, and legal to drive compliant international trade, optimize costs, and support Parker’s Win Strategy with confidence and integrity.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive, cross-functional mindset are essential to success in

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement global import and export compliance programs aligned with Parker policies and applicable regulations per the Government Practices Manual.
• Oversees 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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parker Hannifin's Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead global import/export programs and ensure regulatory alignment across the enterprise. This role partnerships across operations, supply chain, and legal to drive compliant international trade, optimize costs, and support Parker’s Win Strategy with confidence and integrity.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and a proactive, cross-functional mindset are essential to success in