Trade Compliance India-EU Program Manager

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.