Global Trade Senior Analyst

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

**Job Description**:
You will be an integral member of the Global Logistics/Global Trade Operations team and will be responsible for executing the corporate vision of managing, maintaining and supporting WD business units and functions in meeting their import and export compliance objectives and always striving to identifying and value add.

This is a multi-faceted position requiring knowledge of global trade compliance requirements, experience in executing compliance programs and initiatives with a proven expertise in managing complex project in a matrix organization.

**Responsibilities**:

- 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
- Ability to co-ordinate with respective stakeholders to develop customs ruling (BTI) requests

**Qualifications**:
**Personal Attributes**
- Highly motivated person, who drives Personal Excellence by maintaining accountability with time management
- 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

**Experience & Expertise**
- 10 years of direct working with Import/ Export and Trade Compliance
- Bachelor’s in international Trade /Logistics Operations
- Strong understanding of US and **XXXX** regional import and export regulations
- 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.

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