Manager Global Trade Compliance & Logistics (m/f/d)

Western Digital Corporation; Ulm; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation is seeking a Manager Global Trade Compliance & Logistics to lead compliance with German, European, and international trade regulations while managing import/export, customs, and logistics activities.

You will oversee compliance processes, export controls, and customs operations, partnering with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure efficient, compliant international trade and logistics. The role emphasizes process improvement and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of export compliance, customs, or logistics experience.
• Experience in technology, electronics, or international industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with German and European export control regulations (AWG, AWV).
• Manage BAFA export licensing processes and documentation.
• Perform dual-use classifications and technology transfer reviews.
• Ensure restricted-party screening per EU, OFAC, and BIS requirements.
• Support U.S. EAR and re-export control requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end import/export operations under UCC.
• Coordinate with customs authorities, brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Develop SOPs, governance processes, and drive automation and reporting.

Skills

Export compliance knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

BAFA

ATLAS

UCC

AWG

AWV

EU Dual-Use Regulation

U.S. EAR

OFAC

BIS

Job description

• Full-time
• Business Function: Import/Export
• Work Location: Germany-Ulm-LMS13 Office--LOC_WDT_DEU-LMS13 Office

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

As Manager Global Trade Compliance & Logistics (m/f/d), you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with German, European, and international trade regulations while managing our import/export, customs, logistics, and transportation activities.

In this role, you will oversee global trade compliance processes, export controls, and customs operations and ensure that all activities are performed in accordance with applicable regulations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, customs authorities, brokers, freight forwarders, and external partners to ensure compliant and efficient international trade and logistics operations.

In addition, you will continuously improve our processes, systems, and compliance controls and support the organization in navigating an increasingly complex international trade environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with German and European export control regulations, including AWG, AWV, and EU Dual-Use Regulation
• Manage BAFA export licensing processes, documentation, and required authorizations
• Perform and oversee dual-use classifications and technology transfer reviews, including relevant categories 3, 4, 5, and 6
• Ensure effective restricted-party and sanctions screening, including EU, OFAC, and BIS requirements
• Support compliance with U.S. EAR and re-export control requirements
• Maintain complete and audit-ready export compliance documentation

Customs & Global Trade Operations

• Manage end-to-end import and export operations under the Union Customs Code (UCC)
• Ensure accurate customs documentation, including EORI, customs declarations, certificates of origin, invoices, and packing lists
• Manage and assess tariffs, duties, VAT, and trade agreement requirements
• Coordinate with customs authorities, customs brokers, and freight forwarders
• Support the supply chain organization with vendor screening and applicable EU, U.S., and Chinese trade restrictions

Logistics, Transportation & Trade Programs

• Oversee international transportation activities across air, sea, road, and rail
• Optimize transportation routes, logistics costs, and carrier performance
• Manage 3PL/4PL providers, logistics relationships, and relevant KPIs
• Maintain and further develop trade programs and certifications, including AEO, Approved Exporter, Authorized Exporter, and REX
• Support applications, audits, certifications, and renewals

Systems & Process Governance

• Operate and continuously improve ATLAS import/export processes
• Develop and maintain SOPs, compliance controls, and governance processes
• Drive automation, reporting, and continuous process improvements across trade compliance and logistics

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in export compliance, customs, international trade operations, and/or logistics
• Experience working in a technology, electronics, or comparable international industrial environment is preferred

Technical Expertise & Skills

• Strong knowledge of AWG, AWV, EU Dual-Use Regulation, UCC, and ATLAS
• Hands-on experience with BAFA, export licensing, and customs processes
• Experience with dual-use classifications, technology transfer reviews, and restricted-party screening
• Knowledge of U.S. EAR, OFAC, and BIS requirements is highly desirable
• Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style with a strong continuous improvement mindset

Languages

• Professional fluency in German and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, customs authorities, brokers, freight forwarders, and international cross-functional teams

Additional Information

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