Executive Assistant

Westerndigital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the VP of Quality in a dynamic, global environment. The role requires discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism.

You will manage calendars, plan meetings, coordinate travel, prepare briefing documents, and handle confidential communications. The position offers flexibility with working hours and opportunities to collaborate across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience supporting Vice Presidents in a large company.
• Experience as a Secretary in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Private Secretarial Certificate/Diploma is a plus.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong IT capabilities and tech-savvy, with AI tools to boost productivity.

Responsibilities

• Calendar Management: keep the Executive's time structured to support VP goals.
• Meeting Planning: organize internal/external meetings, offsites, and country visits.
• Coordinate meetings/events for top management & directors.
• General enquiries and drafting correspondence.
• Expense reports, SOWs, POs; use WD tools like M365, Copilot.
• Prepare briefing documents for key meetings and trips.
• Travel planning and arrangements for executives; hotel and transport.
• Oversee overseas travel for WD employees; review with travel agencies.
• Organize ad hoc functions and provide secretarial support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Tech savvy

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, driven, and organized Executive Assistant (EA) to support the VP of Quality. In this role, you will be trusted to work with the highest level of confidentiality, understanding the needs of the Executives while carefully balancing relationship building across the business. You will need to be organized and innovative, while thriving in a fast-paced environment. You must have a can-do attitude and be willing to pitch in and help others to execute effectively and efficiently.

You will need to have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain the utmost level of professionalism are required. The ability to take initiative and to work both independently and as part of a team is vital. Supporting Executives for a company spread across the globe, at times you will need to be flexible with working hours, and self-time management will be necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calendar Management: Ensure the Executive's time is well organized and used to best support the goals of the VP of Quality and the broader company.
• Meeting Planning and Organization: Support planning and organizing of internal and external meetings, team offsites, country visits, and other meetings.
• Coordinate and arrange meetings/events for top management & directors.
• General Enquiries: Act as the source for enquiries and refer routine matters to appropriate parties.
• Draft general correspondence and replies.
• Tool Management: Manage expense reports, SOW's and PO's, and become savvy with WD's internal tools such as M365, Copilot, etc.
• Briefing Documents: Manage briefing documents for key internal/external meetings and create briefing packets for business trips.
• Projects: Work on special projects, as needed.
• Travel: Manage Executive travel needs, including planning optimum travel arrangements.
• Arrange flights and travel arrangements for the company, and hotel & limo reservations for visitors to Penang when necessary.
• Oversee all overseas travel arrangements for WDMO employees.
• Negotiate and review with airlines, travel, car, and hotel agencies for best rates.
• Community: Build the necessary communities to further drive your own development, and to support your peers across the business.
• Ensure the plant organization charts are updated on a monthly basis.

AD HOC TASKS

• Organize ad hoc functions for the management team.
• Organize itineraries for visiting VPs.
• Provide secretarial support to Directors as and when needed.

REQUIRED

• 1-3 years of experience supporting Vice Presidents (or equivalent) of a large company.
• Working experience as a Secretary in the manufacturing industry.
• Private Secretarial Certificate/Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) will be an advantage.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Strong technical Aptitude and IT capabilities
• Tech-savvy, with the ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and work efficiency.

Preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Must be a team player, able to work across multiple different teams
• Ability to carefully manage the time of the Executive

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of desktop computer applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of local and international travel portfolios.
• Shows initiative and possesses a pleasant and friendly personality at all times

WD 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.

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