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
Ability to co-ordinate with respective stakeholders to develop customs ruling (BTI) requests
Supports and provides consultation to the Local Logistics coordinators in the region on trade related matters
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 APAC 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.
