Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

Job Description

As a member of Western Digital’s Global Trade Compliance team, this individual will engage in the oversight, enhancement, and maintenance of the Western Digital’s Trade compliance programs including management of policies, procedures, and guidance in support of business operations.  This individual will also support export compliance and control measures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Help direct oversight and enhancement of export control programs including parties screening, sanctions, end-user/end-use controls, licensing, commodity control assessment, and anti-diversion risk controls.Support the development of compliance policies, SOPs, training, and the refinement and implementation of Customs and import compliance related processes and best practices.Work with local and regional resources to monitor, assess, and communicate the impacts of regional regulatory Trade (import and export) changes and related laws and regulations.Serve as the resource for internal business partners, providing compliance information, including guidance on procedures, risks mitigation, and Trade data management.Participate in management of the Global Trade Compliance mailbox for operational activities.Help manage the regional Trade registrations and licenses, as well as compliance programs and initiatives to help achieve strategic Trade priorities.Contribute to ERP and other business systems enhancement including drafting business requirements, technical specifications, and test scenarios associated with systemic Trade controls.Work closely with cross-functional teams and global business partners to ensure socialization and alignment of Export Controls, Customs and other Trade requirements.Support and implement controls and guidelines for Global Trade Operations team.Resolve legal agreement and NDA compliance escalations.Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and retention policy of Company’s Trade records including conducting regular audits of import and/or export processes and transactional activities to ensure compliance with Trade regulations and internal policies. Identify and document findings and corrective actions to support effective Trade governance and compliance.Monitor and assess impact of local and global regulatory changes and related laws and regulations, ability to summarize and provide guidance to mitigate risk (e.g., tariffs, Forced Labor, Conflict Minerals, Preferential Trade Agreements, Supply Chain Due Diligence, etc.).Contribute to ERP and other business systems enhancement including drafting business requirements, technical specifications, and test scenarios associated with systemic Trade controls.Coordinate with internal teams, customs brokers, logistics providers, and government agencies to resolve customs-related issues and inquiries.

Qualifications

Required:

8+ years of direct import and export compliance experience, preferably with semiconductor or technology industry.Comprehensive knowledge of Trade regulations, valuation policies and export controls.Solid understanding of the import and export schemes in India and EMEA regions.Experience with communication with government authorities.BS/BA degree and Brokers License preferred.Proven experience with Trade classifications.Experience conducting trade compliance risk assessments.Oracle GTM proficiency is highly desired, Salesforce a plus; tech savvy and comfortable dealing with systems and utilizing technology to address compliance needs; can design processes and systematic controls.Critical thinking, diligence, excellent problem solving and record retention skills; ability to work successfully in a global, cross-functional, multi-cultural team environmentAbility to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologiesAbility to communicate cross-functionally and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Skills:

Excellent analytical skills and ability to detect trade compliance risks and vulnerabilities.Skilled in MS Office suite of products (including MS Teams).Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical details to various stakeholders; able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

 

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

 

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

 

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 2/1/25, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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