Trade Operations Leader

7 days ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Western Digital Full time
Job Title: Trade Operations Leader

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Trade Operations Leader to join our team at Western Digital. This role requires a deep understanding and knowledge of international trade compliance, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in trade operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of trade operations professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
  • Manage and optimize trade execution processes to ensure timely and accurate transactions, master data releases, document creation, etc.
  • Drive change management within the operations team.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with external counterparties, brokers, and service providers.
  • Experiment with latest technology with AL and ML to optimize operations.
  • Build team KPI's and continually manage and improve performance.
  • Develop pro-active risk mitigation techniques within operations.
  • Collaborate with other departments such as compliance, risk management, and finance to streamline operations and improve efficiencies.
  • Analyze trade data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management on trade operations performance and key metrics.
  • Assist in internal company global policies and finance audits.
  • Support with cross-functional projects related to trade transactions.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in international business/ Supply Chain / License Customs Broker
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in trade operations, international business, or a related field
  • Certification in trade compliance, such as Certified Export Compliance Certification (CUSECO) or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of core trade principles (e.g., valuation, tariff coding, free trade agreements, reconciliation, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of the India STPI zone requirements
  • Excellent ability to interpret and apply complex trade regulations, determine the country of origin and customs value, and interact effectively with stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in preparing, reviewing, and completing key shipping documents including commercial invoices, shippers' letters of instruction, and airway bills.
  • Proven experience in maintaining accurate and detailed records in line with company and legal requirements for records retention.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in document preparation and record keeping.
  • Proven people management experience
  • Experience in a multinational corporation
  • Knowledge of EU and US trade laws is a plus
  • Experience with hazardous material shipping, environmental regulations, and handling of IT equipment
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting

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 conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.



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