Export Control Lead

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

• Establishes strong working rapport with WD’s Trade Compliance team, aligning on regulatory changes and its impact on systems and trade operations processes
• Supporting the Trade Compliance team in completing the business requirements
• Work with IT and other PMO team members for designing and developing the controls in GTM
• Develops a strong understanding of WD’s Trade Operations IT Assets (Global Trade Management & Customs Management System’s)
• Owns the funnel for Trade Compliance’s change requests, enhancement requests and projects, this includes completing the necessary templates and seeing through the design, development, UAT and go live.
• Trains operations team on system changes/enhancements & remains an escalation point person for the team
• Partner with business units/functions and IT teams to design and deliver systemic compliance solutions to support import/export regulatory requirements
• Leads broad range of complex projects, where Global Trade owned assets are the primary systems impacted
• As necessary engages with Application partner (oracle) in platform enhancement by actively participating in Oracle Idea Lab
• Stays always updated on changes in regulations
• Contribute to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing recommendations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead/develop recommendations and provides insight for management.
• Define and review system performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement actions to address
• Management reporting on project status and issues
• Mentor junior-level staff
• Collaborate across regions and business units
• Ability to influence a particular business across functions and/or regions.
• Drive negotiations and influences business and IT as required

Qualifications

Comprehensive understanding of Oracle GTM and OTM platforms including:

• Master Data configurations
• Trade Transaction Management configuration 
• Trade Compliance screening configuration
• Global Trade Party Management
• License Configuration
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or 4 years related experience
• >10 Years Import/Export trade compliance experience
• Has broad knowledge of various project management software
• PMP certified is a definite plus

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 develops engaging presentations
• Has a growth mindset, maintains a problem-solving attitude and open to digitization
• Attention to detail
• Program and project 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

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical cond