Global Trade Project Lead - ERP & GTM

Western Digital; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Global Trade Project Analyst III to drive global trade and ERP initiatives. You will define scope, coordinate cross-functional teams, and translate regulatory requirements into GTM/ERP designs, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in trade compliance or ERP projects, plus PMP/Agile certifications. You will collaborate with IT, operations, and external partners while mentoring junior analysts and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of global trade compliance, import/export operations, ERP systems, or project-based roles.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum) strongly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of global logistics operations, customs regulations, and trade compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently execute assigned global trade and ERP-related projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Define and document project scope, deliverables, requirements, tasks, and timelines aligned with Global Trade and enterprise objectives.
• Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into detailed process flows, functional specifications, and system designs for Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM), Customs Management, and related ERP platforms.
• Proactively track milestones, identify risks or dependencies, and communicate issues, recommendations, and status updates to Global Trade Operations leadership.
• Serve as a key liaison between Global Trade, IT, and external partners during system configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation stabilization.
• Analyze import/export transactions and large data sets to identify compliance gaps, root causes, automation opportunities, and process efficiencies.
• Lead or coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation activities for trade compliance processes, including screening, tariff classification, and trade documentation reviews.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and process documentation; deliver or support end-user training and change management activities.
• Prepare and present operational performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide subject-matter guidance to junior analysts and cross-train team members as needed.
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and other advanced trade compliance activities as assigned.

Skills

INCOTERMS

Trade Compliance

Import/Export Docs

Oracle GTM

Agile

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Visio

Smartsheet

JIRA

Job description

Western Digital in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Global Trade Project Analyst III to drive global trade and ERP initiatives. You will define scope, coordinate cross-functional teams, and translate regulatory requirements into GTM/ERP designs, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in trade compliance or ERP projects, plus PMP/Agile certifications. You will collaborate with IT, operations, and external partners while mentoring junior analysts and supporting audits.