Export Compliance Program Manager (APAC)

The Export Compliance Program Manager will monitor trade compliance regulations and will implement trade compliance controls that would reduce trade compliance risks to Western Digital. The successful candidate will support GTC in resolving complex trade compliance scenarios across APAC, and contribute to global compliance efforts through end-user/end-use due diligence, risk assessment, audit execution, red flag analysis and resolution, and compliance assurance initiatives. Key responsibilities include Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Manage compliance with China Dual-Use and Rare Earths export controls. Interpret and ensure compliance with APAC trade regulations (CN, MY, SG, TH, PH), implementing regional export compliance strategies. Conduct risk assessments, including Point of Sales (POS) reviews, red flag analysis, and risk mitigation. Support the Entity List program and implementation of sanctions controls. Support customer, supplier, and other business partner due diligence escalations. Audit & Compliance Assurance Lead the Import Export Compliance Assurance Program other compliance reviews & audits. Develop and implement audit methodologies, metrics, reporting cadence, and follow-up tracking, recordkeeping. Policies, Procedures & Documentation Draft, update, and maintain GTC policies, policy-based guidelines, SOPs, and desk instructions. Support the Deemed Export Program, including training and compliance oversight for GTO, HR, and Procurement. Support OneDrive Trade Compliance Recordkeeping repository/system. Training, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as training and reporting liaison for GTC, and the “Know Your Customer” annual training program. Serve as a liaison with APAC Local Logistics and Trade SMEs (LTCC). Deliver country-specific training and coordinate with regional LTCC and logistics representatives. Act as the escalation and resolution point of contact for Logistics operation in the APAC region. Crate and manage the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) Engage with global trade operations, procurement, supply chain, logistics, product development, engineering, and sales in APAC region to provide trade compliance support, enable sales and reduce risk. Operational Compliance & Program Management Lead or support project management activities, serving as the central liaison for export compliance initiatives and maintaining the GTC project tracker. Provide end user/end use controls support, including design, implementation, monitoring, screening, and resolution. Support compliance reviews such as Graphite Vendor Review and Envoy Visitor Management. Support daily export compliance escalations and business enablement activities.