Import and Export Specialist

Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for a Import & Export Specialist to be responsible for ensuring the Division is in compliance with governmental entities' laws, rules and regulations. This role will establish processes and systems to assure that the Division is in compliance nationally and internationally. Additionally, will be responsible for auditing these processes to assure company remains in compliance as laws, regulations and international conditions change.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Division's Import and Export Compliance Manuals, and ensure the procedures and processes contained in the Manuals are adhered to.
• Remain informed of current import and export issues, regulations and laws through the attendance of compliance training sponsored by the government and industry experts.
• Familiarize appropriate Division staff with international trade laws and regulations.
• Collaboratively analyze the Division's imports and exports ensure international, customer, and supplier requirements are met.
• Monitor international inbound and outbound orders, investigating and expediting those orders which have been delayed.
• Prepare, update, retain requisite domestic and international import and export documentation.

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in an import and/or export environment.
• Familiarity with domestic and international import/export laws and regulations, and the ability to analyze and implement legal and regulatory revisions as they are mandated.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of popular application software programs.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker's Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $76350 to $127400 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

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.