Western Digital
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GlobalTradeProjectAnalystIII/(Analyst3,Import/Export)
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“Global Trade Project Analyst III / (Analyst 3, Import/Export ) at Western Digital. Skills: Global Trade Management (GTM), ERP systems, project management, import/export operations, customs regulations, trade compliance. 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 objecti”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and quality expectations.; Prepare and present operational performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Industry & Context.
problem‑solving; root‑cause analysis capabilities; Analyze import/export transactions and large data sets to identify compliance gaps, root causes, automation opportunities, and process efficiencies.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years of experience in global trade compliance, import/export operations, ERP systems, or project‑based roles., Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment., Exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis capabilities., Self‑directed, proactive, and adaptable with a sense of ownership and accountability., Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and mentor less‑experienced team members.
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related professional certifications (e. g. , PMP, Agile, Scrum) strongly preferred., Ability to write SQL queries and develop or maintain macros to support analytics and reporting is a advantage., Advanced working knowledge of INCOTERMS and global customs and trade compliance requirements., understanding of import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)., Hands‑on experience with Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM) or comparable Global Trade Management systems., Practical experience working in Agile or hybrid project management environments., Advanced analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy when handling complex transactional and compliance‑related data.
What You'll Do.
Lead and independently execute assigned global trade and ERP‑related projects
ensuring delivery within scope
and quality expectations.
Define and document project scope
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)
and related ERP platforms.
Proactively track milestones
identify risks or dependencies
and communicate issues
and status updates to Global Trade Operations leadership.
Serve as a key liaison between Global Trade
and external partners during system configuration
and post‑implementation stabilization.
Analyze import/export transactions and large data sets to identify compliance gaps
automation opportunities
and process efficiencies.
Lead or coordinate system testing
user acceptance testing (UAT)
and implementation activities for trade compliance processes
tariff classification
and trade documentation reviews.
Develop and maintain SOPs
and process deliver or support end‑user training and change management activities.
Prepare and present operational performance metrics
and analytical insights to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide subject‑matter guidance to junior analysts and cross‑train team members as needed.
and other advanced trade compliance activities as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between Global Trade, IT, and external partners; Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and mentor less‑experienced team members.
Communication Scope
communicate clearly; present to leadership
Process & Methodology
Lead and independently execute assigned global trade and ERP‑related projects, Define and document project scope, deliverables, requirements, tasks, and timelines, Proactively track milestones, identify risks or dependencies, and communicate issues, recommendations, and status updates, coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation activities, Practical experience working in Agile or hybrid project management environments.
Full Job Description
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Key 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/
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