APJ Global Trade Compliance Program Lead

Western Digital Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation seeks a Global Trade Operations APJ Program Manager in Malaysia to lead import/export compliance across the APJ region and liaise with regional units, brokers, and regulatory authorities.

The role emphasizes policy implementation, KPI-driven broker management, and proactive collaboration with partners to navigate market access challenges and audits, while driving regional process improvements.

Qualifications

• >10 years of direct experience with Import/Export and Trade Compliance.
• Bachelor’s in international Trade / Logistics Operations.
• Strong understanding of US and APAC regional import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate local SME guidance on import/export requirements to business teams.
• Serve as single contact for WD Regional Units, Brokers/Carriers on compliance.
• Roll out Broker Management Program regionally; manage KPIs.
• Engage with partners to resolve market access challenges and respond to customs queries/audits.
• Implement Global Trade Compliance Policies with business units and functions.
• Own regional internal control program (ICP) and trainings on operational requirements.
• Lead complex compliance projects to closure; investigate potential violations.
• Participate in compliance assessments and regulatory liaison activities.
• Identify and implement regional process improvements and regulatory changes.

Skills

Agile & flexible

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication & presentations

Growth mindset

Multi-tasking

Integrity & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s in international Trade /Logistics Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP platforms (GTS/GTM)

Job description

Western Digital Corporation seeks a Global Trade Operations APJ Program Manager in Malaysia to lead import/export compliance across the APJ region and liaise with regional units, brokers, and regulatory authorities.

The role emphasizes policy implementation, KPI-driven broker management, and proactive collaboration with partners to navigate market access challenges and audits, while driving regional process improvements.