Trade Operations Specialist @Western Digital

[Hiring] Trade Operations Specialist @Western Digital

Mar 07, 2025 - Western Digital is hiring a remote Trade Operations Specialist. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: Malaysia.

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Role Description

Western Digital is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Specialist with 5-6 years of experience in Logistics operations, customs operations, and import/export processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of customs documentation, INCOTERMS, Restricted Party List procedures, and HTS Classification. Should be well versed with Oracle GTM. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth clearance of goods through customs, minimizing delays, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations and best practices.

Review and release transaction on system hold – Review and analyze the reason for holds and follow the necessary escalation paths and release transaction holds.
Customs Compliance: Ensure all import/export transactions are in compliance with local, national, and international customs regulations. This includes accurate tariff classifications, duties, taxes, and adhering to import/export requirements.
Documentation Management: Prepare, review, and submit all necessary customs documentation, including commercial invoices, packing list, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other relevant documents required for customs clearance.
Coordination with Internal Departments: Liaise with internal teams and shipment requestors to facilitate the timely release of shipments and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise during the clearance process.
Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks or issues in shipments, customs documentation, or processes and take corrective actions to mitigate risk and avoid penalties or delays.
Import/Export Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline Logistics operations, reduce TAT, and improve efficiency in the supply chain.
Collaboration: Work closely with logistics, procurement, and business partners teams to ensure smooth movement of goods across borders and to resolve any customs-related issues that may arise.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
3-4 years of hands-on experience in customs operations, import/export documentation, or international trade. Knowledge of HTS & ECCN is a plus.
Knowledge of INCOTERMS, Customs regulations, and compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.
Proficiency in Oracle GTM software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customs authorities, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing documents and ensuring compliance with complex regulations.

Additional Information

WD Commitment to Diversity: At Western Digital, we thrive on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe that the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment.

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