Trade Compliance Program Manager

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Export Compliance Program Manager will monitor trade compliance regulations and will implement trade compliance controls that would reduce trade compliance risks to Western Digital.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Export Compliance Risk Assurance Program; KPI development and reporting.
• Manage the POS quarterly data review, data analysis, risk assessment, risk mitigation.
• Provide support for the Federal Business & ITAR programs; draft and manage export compliance Policies and SOPs. Draft Commodity Jurisdiction requests.
• Monitor EMEA Export Compliance regulatory updates and implements controls and guidelines.
• Manage UK and EU export Licenses; implement anti-diversion risk controls.
• End User/End Use controls: Screening and resolution.
• Serve as GTC training and reporting Liaison, including but not limited to E&C activity and tracking (Onboarding, CAM, etc.). Manage the “Know Your Customer” annual training program & track completions.
• Support SRTC & NDA export compliance escalations
• SNOW lead
• Draft and implement various GTC policies, policy-based guidelines, SOPs, desk instructions.
• Deemed Exports process owner - process management, training for GTO and HR and procurement.
• GTC central project liaison - a focal point to track and ensure export compliance projects timeliness and accountability. Manage GTC project tracker and ensure progress is being and updates are dully tracked.
• OneDrive Trade Recordkeeping repository/system owner
• E-visit escalation/resolution point of contact for GTO (GTC mailbox)
• Government/military end-user/user controls design, implementation, monitoring
• Provide support to the global trade operations team in their set-up and continuous improvement of Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM)
• Work with various stakeholders such as global trade operations, procurement, supply chain and logistics, product development, engineering, and sales, to understand WD products, end use and end users and to develop solutions to mitigate related risks.
• Entity List program support and sanctions controls support

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• BS/BA degree required; graduate degree preferred; CUSECO preferred.
• 8+ years of direct export compliance experience, preferably with semiconductor or technology industry.
• Solid understanding of the U.S. Semiconductor manufacturing controls and Supercomputer controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US export controls and sanctions with direct experience dealing with listed parties.
• Solid knowledge on EU and UK export controls.
• Experience with the newly implemented US and EU sanctions for Russia and Belarus.
• Proven experience with export classification of technology, software, and hardware, including but not limited to category 5, Part 2 (encryption) and category 3.
• Experience with export licensing, use of license exceptions, compliance agreements & assurances (EUCs etc.)
• Experience conducting trade compliance risk assessments.
• Oracle GTM proficiency is highly desired, Salesforce and Model N a plus; tech savvy and comfortable dealing with systems and utilizing technology to address compliance needs; can design processes and systematic controls.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to detect trade compliance risks and vulnerabilities.