Job Description

• Provides accurate and timely local subject matter expertise pertaining to import and export requirements to business teams.
• A single point of contact for Western Digital Regional Business Units/Functions, Brokers/Carriers for import and export compliance requirement
• Supports new business model and legal entity set up in the region.
• Roll out Broker Management Program within the region including managing KPI’s.
• Pro-actively engages with key business partners to support/manage and resolve market access challenges & respond to customs queries/audits.
• Implements Global Trade Compliance Policies with respective business & Functional teams.
• Owns regional internal control program (ICP)
• Provides trainings to business stakeholders on operational requirements that aligns with company’s Trade Policies
• Independently leads and drive complex compliance projects and initiatives to successful closure.
• Supports investigation of potential violations and collaborates with Trade Compliance management to prepare voluntary disclosures and track corrective actions.
• Participates in the planning and execution of compliance assessments.
• Maintains a strong rapport with relevant regulatory authorities and represents WD in Industry forums
• Identify and recommends process improvements and simplifications.
• Pro-actively communicates and shares regulatory changes impacting the business in the region.
• Ensuring accurate and detailed record keeping.
• Ability to influence a particular business across functions and/or regions.
• Actively participates in developing regional compliance operations strategy and annual plan of action

Job Requirements

Required :

• >10 years of direct working with Import/ Export and Trade Compliance
• Bachelor’s in international Trade /Logistics Operations
• Strong understanding of US and APAC regional import and export regulations.

Preferred :

• Able is perform HTS and ECCN Classification
• Proven expertise in determining Rules of Origin and Country of Origin
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Visio, Word, Power point etc.)
• Proven practice on working with international customs and export control laws
• Mentor Junior level Staff
• Exposure to ERP platforms (GTS/GTM/other)
• Ability to travel up to 20%, domestically and internationally, as required. 
• Highly motivated person, who drives Personal Excellence by maintaining accountability with time management.

Skills :

• Agile and flexible to change and use of technology.
• A team player with an ability to work cross functionally, culturally and countries.
• Possesses excellent communication and develop engaging presentations.
• Has a growth mindset, maintains a problem-solving attitude and open to digitization.
• Attention to detail.
• Program management skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform under high pressure and maintain a line of sight.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and building strong relationships.