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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
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.
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