APJ Global Trade Programs & Compliance Manager

Western Digital; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Penang invites an experienced Global Trade Operations APJ Program Manager to lead import/export compliance and regional trade programs. You will serve as a single point of contact for regional business units and brokers, driving policy implementations and KPI rollout to support compliant, efficient global supply chains.

You bring >10 years in import/export and trade compliance, a Bachelor's in International Trade or Logistics, and strong knowledge of US and APAC regs, with ERP

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely local subject matter expertise on import/export to business teams.
• Serve as single point of contact for WD Regional Business Units/Functions, Brokers/Carriers.
• Support new business model and legal entity setup in the region.
• Roll out Broker Management Program with KPI tracking within the region.
• Engage with partners to support/manage/regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Implement Global Trade Compliance Policies with business and functional teams.
• Own regional internal control program (ICP) and drive improvements.
• Provide trainings on operational requirements aligned with Trade Policies.
• Lead complex compliance projects to closure and track corrective actions.
• Investigate potential violations and coordinate voluntary disclosures with Trade Compliance.
• Participate in compliance assessments and maintain regulatory relationships.
• Identify process improvements and communicate regulatory changes regionally.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and cross-functional influence.

Skills

Import/Export experience

Agile

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Growth mindset

Multi-tasking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's in international Trade /Logistics Operations

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint)

ERP platforms (GTS/GTM/other)

Job description

Western Digital in Penang invites an experienced Global Trade Operations APJ Program Manager to lead import/export compliance and regional trade programs. You will serve as a single point of contact for regional business units and brokers, driving policy implementations and KPI rollout to support compliant, efficient global supply chains.

You bring >10 years in import/export and trade compliance, a Bachelor's in International Trade or Logistics, and strong knowledge of US and APAC regs, with ERP