Job Description

1. Liaise with NPI Procurement, Design Engineers, Commodity Managers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure and drive a robust sourcing strategy at the NPI phase; Ensure continuity of supply and best in class components in BOMs for all WDC flash products
2. Provide technology expertise to commodity managers to develop the supply base strategy
3. Drive supply base strategy, by BOM screen, at product design stage; propose alternate sources or replacements and drive the technical qualification process
4. Provide expert technical support for the supplier/technology selection process
5. Ensure qualified suppliers or components are meeting WDC technical requirements, quality requirements, and green policy requirements
6. Review suppliers’ technology roadmaps, ensure suppliers are meeting WDC technical requirements
7. Work with PDT teams to support NPI program milestones

Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree or above in Engineering or Science with equivalent experience
2. Min 7 years of professional experience including project management
3. Expert knowledge and experience with electronic components
4. prior experience as technical commodity management, product development, quality management or field application engineering is a must; Hardware design experience is a plus.
5. Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
6. Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
7. Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required
8. Ability to present to all levels of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics 

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The Western Digital Corporate Marketing/Strategic Communications team is looking for an experienced, passionate, technology-focused PR Manager to join our global team. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and a solid background in consumer product and B2B PR/communications. Specifically looking for someone with a range of tech experience that includes developing effective strategies for industries including gaming, PC/OEM technology, security, surveillance and automotive.   In this role, you will be responsible for driving product communications with an emphasis on PR strategy and planning for the company’s industry-leading technologies and products.

Through storytelling, trend pitching, product reviews, partner collaborations and more, this role offers a great opportunity to work as part of a collaborative global team that is focused on driving awareness for Western Digital’s broad range of solutions targeting B2B and B2C audiences. Must be a team player who is adaptable and a confident communicator.  You will report to the Director of Strategic Communications. 

Responsibilities

• Drives the PR strategy for Western Digital technologies and solutions, including business and consumer segments.
• Closely collaborates with product marketing, product management and social media teams to align on business goals, content and campaigns.
• Writes and edits press releases, media alerts, storylines/pitches, internal communications, contributed/sponsored articles, online communications and other related documents.
• Partners with global PR teams to manage PR events and activities.
• Possesses and maintains strong relationships with tech and consumer media and beat reporters at top tier media outlets.
• Manages outside agencies to execute PR programs.
• Manages inbound media inquiries, creates media opportunities, and works with public relations agencies to earn favorable stories in the press.
• Maintains/manages distribution of product seeding/samples for North American press.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 8+ years of related experience in public relations; PR agency experience a must.
• Expertise in B2B/B2C product PR with strong media skills and established industry relationships.
• Ability to lead media strategy/PR campaigns for new technology and products.
• Experience with proactive and/or seasonal pitch campaigns, sponsored articles, and product reviews.
• Agency management experience.

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The communications specialist for Brazil will be responsible for the implementation of external communications strategies for Western Digital’s B2C and B2B brands in the country. This will include PR activity around company news and product launches, thought leadership campaigns, influencer marketing, social media management & campaigns and support of events within the region. This role is critical to the ongoing success of the organization in Brazil and will be based out of Western Digital’s offices in the country, located in São Paulo

Covering earned media (PR), social media, influencer marketing, events and sponsored content, with involvement in wider integrated campaigns, this role will work closely with the Regional Communications Lead and will also work closely with local marketing teams on product launches and campaign support. The role also requires close cooperation with key regional stakeholders in channel and product marketing and sales.

Responsibilities will also include assisting the Regional Communications Manager on the strategic direction of communications activities as well as managing social content development and detailed reporting. Frequent travel within the region and infrequent international travel may be expected, depending on environmental factors. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Spanish preferred but not mandatory.

Primary functions

• Work with regional communications, marketing and sales leads to deliver regional PR and integrated communications programs and campaigns across earned and paid media.
• Support a reviews and awards programme for our consumer products across all Western Digital brands.
• Contribute to and implement regional communications plans.
• Manage and assist in regionalizing and distributing product and company news.
• Local social media management (using agency support where appropriate).
• Manage 1-2-1 relationships with key media and influencers.
• Manage communications around key trade events in region.
• Execute creative campaigns for momentum media activity outside main news cycle.
• Support local marketing activities where required.
• Work closely with key regional contacts and act as a trusted advisor on all things communications.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field of study.
• 5+ years of related professional experience within a public relations, communications or marketing function, whether in an international company or in PR agency, preferably related to tech industry.
• Understanding of Western Digital’s strategic and competitive position together with a deep comprehension and interest in new technologies.
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communications, writing and presentation skills.
• Metrics based approach and strong commercial acumen.
• The ability be able to interface with stakeholders at all levels, across departments and geographies and act as an advisor to senior leadership.
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy.
• Outstanding judgement and creative problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English. Spanish preferred but not mandatory.

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Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Construction and Facility Management Procurement, will lead and execute strategic sourcing, procurement sourcing, and vendor management activities for assigned vendors, categories and projects of low to high complexity including, but not limited to:

• Facilities – Hard Services - Soft- Services – Outsource Maintenance 
• Construction Services – Greenfield, Manufacturing, General Purpose Buildings (TI)

Responsibilities:

• Act as the business owner for his or her categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business Unit of this Category (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the category, along with responsibility for driving strategic projects to achieve business objectives).
• Build and maintain (partnering) effective working relationship with assigned business area.
• Ability to review and analyze data which leads to cost savings by means of opportunities through vendor analysis, Industry practices, contract negotiations and other procurement best practice methodologies. 
• Develop short-term/long-term category planning, and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories following a standard strategic sourcing methodology.
• Drive the RFx process through to completion; including requirements gathering, identifying go/no go criteria, develop scorecards with criteria and weighting, bidder's conferences, etc.
• Conduct high impact eSourcing events where applicable (e.g. eRFX, eAuctions).
• Capable of Developing, constructing and negotiating Agreements. 
• Solid negotiation skills on both Terms and Conditions plus meet cost targets. 
• Full understanding of Total cost of ownership.
• Contribute to the departments KPIs, including driving significant cost savings that contribute to the annual goal.
• Facilitate, develop SOW and MSA’s - serve as a liaison between business and legal.
• Have full understanding of Construction terms and Contract methodologies
• Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance); make recommendations where applicable.
• Ability to insert oneself into business and recognize areas that require improvement and make recommendations for efficiency gain.
• Partner with key stakeholders and assist in development of approved and preferred vendor lists for assigned categories.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams that develop requirements and strategy to identify suppliers, establish SLA/KPI metrics and requirements. Measure supplier performance against contract SLAs and expectations and initiate corrective actions in the event of missed expectations to resolve any performance issues.
• Drive Supplier Review Meetings with key suppliers and senior level Align stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning.
• Manage compliance to contracts.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management.
• 5+ years commodity manager role with a Manufacturing Company.
• Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills
• Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines
• Multiple category and sub-category experience is a plus.
• Procurement Certification a plus.
• Must possess a BA/BS in Business or Finance 
• Travel estimated 10% 

Qualifications

1. College Degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management, finance or related discipline.
2. 5+ years of experience in REO with Strategic Sourcing & Category Management.
3. Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment and with those contacted during the course of work
4. Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills
5. Fluency in English and other languages required based on regional assignment.
6. Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keeps to deadlines
7. Multiple Commodity categories experience is a plus.
8. Procurement tools – Oracle, SAP
9. CPM, CPSM, or APICS Certification is a Plus.
10. Or any other Procurement related courses are a Plus.

Acronyms: CPM – Certified Procurement Manager

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The Global Trade Compliance Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the business throughout the APAC region to manage the regional Global Trade Compliance program and oversee its refinement throughout the region.  This position will report to the Director of Import Compliance within the Ethics & Compliance team in the Legal Department and will join a close knit team of trade professionals around the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and drive strategic direction for trade compliance policies and strategies in the APAC region
• Assist in managing region-specific trade compliance procedures and SOP’s
• Conduct trade compliance audits, identify potential trade compliance risks, and drive corrective actions to improve compliance
• Support our global and APAC trade compliance program and initiatives, including by managing local compliance and filings
• Provide guidance to in-country teams for complying with WDC Global Trade Compliance policies (import and export) and other trade regulations
• Monitor, report on, and develop strategies for navigating local and global trade regulations and developments impacting the region in collaboration with global trade compliance colleagues and other stakeholders
• Assist with deployment of global Ethics & Compliance and trade compliance initiatives, communications, and trainings, third party/sanction screenings and reviews, and promote a business culture of trade compliance and ethics
• Respond to escalations of Customs issues and export/sanction screenings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in trade compliance roles, preferably with a technology/manufacturing company, with APAC regional (China, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.) customs experience
• Strong knowledge of Customs regulatory tenants (tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin)
• University degree or relevant certification
• Excellent communication skills (including verbal and written English), strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Strong business background, including history of translating trade compliance regulations to sustainable business process
• Experience advising colleagues in the navigation of complex trade issues
• Experience working cross-functionally with various stakeholders including engineering and R&D teams
• Has delivered results for functional leaders on multiple projects and has the skills to lead projects and complete tasks independently
• Able to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with strong customer focus
• Action- and results-oriented
• Compliance First mindset
• Resilient and able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs
• Nimble learner and quick to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies
• Experience with import licensing programs such as LMW and/or export/sanctions regulations of the U.S. and other jurisdictions a plus

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Looking for Sr. Data Warehouse Engineer with excellent track record in implementing data warehouse & ETL solutions using ODI

Core Tech Skills: ODI, PL/SQL, Data warehouse

Role & Responsibilities:

• As part of Devops  team, he/she will be involved in design, architect and implement ETL solutions using Oracle Data Integrator application
• Work with Devops team to manage installed applications & Support existing daily data loads
• Reengineer and automate processes
• Work on user requirements and enhance installed base

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / IT (or) Equivalent
• 7 - 10 years of work experience involving Design and modelling of Data warehouse solutions
• 7+ years of hands-on ODI implementation experience
• Experience in supporting large Data Warehouses. Very strong in DW and Dimensional Model Concepts
• Improves BI Solutions by studying current practices; designing modifications.
• Solid understanding of Business Intelligence (BI) tools, Data Warehouse (DW), Data Modeling, Core ERP Processes, Master Data Management (MDM) concepts, and SQL
• 5+ years of Implementation experience on ODI 11g and/or 12c
• Proficient in ETL design, star schema creation, building hierarchies, dimensions, measures and subject areas, and federation 
• Expertise using Topology, Knowledge Modules, Change Data Capture, Metadata, Web Services
• Experience in performance tuning, partitioning strategies
• Good understanding of Oracle database management such materialized view, explain plan etc.
• Exposure to OLAP/BI tools such as OBIEE, Power BI, Tableau
• Experience creating and reviewing ETL design and mapping specifications documents
• Expertise in Advanced PL/SQL
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experienced with multi-national and distributed development environments

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in designing and developing AI models.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate AI technologies into our systems.
• Conduct data analysis and ensure the quality of data used in machine learning models.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain standard coding practices.
• Help in researching new AI trends and techniques that could improve our current systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and principles.

PREFERRED:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a keen interest in artificial intelligence.

SKILLS:

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or Java.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, Pandas).

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Come join the People Relations team as the Director of Global Employee Relations. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of ER professionals focused on enabling leaders and teams to foster a high-trust, high-performance culture across the company. This role works in partnership with our business clients, Legal, Business & People Partners, Country Enablement and COE teams to deliver strategic ER capability and is the anchor point for Employee Relations across the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions.

Responsibilities:

· Drive ER strategy and agenda with multiple partners and stakeholders in numerous sites & locations across the Americas, APAC and EMEA regions

· Develop and deliver an effective global coverage model to support cyclical volume of cases, investigations, and negotiations

· Develop a consistent framework for case quality, effectiveness, closure and report out

· Strengthen team capability through development of a training curriculum for new, rotating team members that drives for quality case reviews and outcomes, consistency and neutrality

· Develop and execute on a knowledge management strategy for our global policies, including a governance process to ensure policies are current and maintained by the respective owners

· Develop a system reporting strategy to support compliance and reporting needs for CPIO, Board, Audit Committee and other stakeholders

· Deliver data driven recommendations to address issues and mitigate risk

· Create an orchestration and communication model for updates and knowledge sharing across People Relations and People Solutions

· Support enterprise reporting requirements (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sustainability)

· Participate in broader People Solutions initiatives

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· 10+ years of progressive experience, including leading Employee Relations or a related function across multiple regions; strongly prefer technology and manufacturing experience

· Proven track record of creating and establishing innovative, consistent processes that match the stage of growth of the organization and can also scale as the organization evolves

· Experience building and leveraging data sets to look for and anticipate trends within employee relations with the intent to influence programs and practices that create the best employee experience

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The Global Trade Compliance Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the business throughout the APAC region to manage the regional Global Trade Compliance program and oversee its refinement throughout the region.  This position will report to the Director of Import Compliance within the Ethics & Compliance team in the Legal Department and will join a close knit team of trade professionals around the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and drive strategic direction for trade compliance policies and strategies in the APAC region
• Assist in managing region-specific trade compliance procedures and SOP’s
• Conduct trade compliance audits, identify potential trade compliance risks, and drive corrective actions to improve compliance
• Support our global and APAC trade compliance program and initiatives, including by managing local compliance and filings
• Provide guidance to in-country teams for complying with WDC Global Trade Compliance policies (import and export) and other trade regulations
• Monitor, report on, and develop strategies for navigating local and global trade regulations and developments impacting the region in collaboration with global trade compliance colleagues and other stakeholders
• Assist with deployment of global Ethics & Compliance and trade compliance initiatives, communications, and trainings, third party/sanction screenings and reviews, and promote a business culture of trade compliance and ethics
• Respond to escalations of Customs issues and export/sanction screenings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in trade compliance roles, preferably with a technology/manufacturing company, with APAC regional (China, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.) customs experience
• Strong knowledge of Customs regulatory tenants (tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin)
• University degree or relevant certification
• Excellent communication skills (including verbal and written English), strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Strong business background, including history of translating trade compliance regulations to sustainable business process
• Experience advising colleagues in the navigation of complex trade issues
• Experience working cross-functionally with various stakeholders including engineering and R&D teams
• Has delivered results for functional leaders on multiple projects and has the skills to lead projects and complete tasks independently
• Able to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with strong customer focus
• Action- and results-oriented
• Compliance First mindset
• Resilient and able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs
• Nimble learner and quick to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies
• Experience with import licensing programs such as LMW and/or export/sanctions regulations of the U.S. and other jurisdictions a plus

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You will work within Western Digital cross-functionally to manage and communicate effectively as you lead our efforts to identify new business opportunities, secure new design wins, and collaborate with marketing to amplify associated success stories to expand the Platforms Business Unit’s customer base.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Identify new areas for potential customers and maintain current customer relationships
• Contact potential customers to establish a business relationship and meet with them
• Develop new sales areas and improve sales through various methods
• Research the latest in the industry and maintain a strong understanding of competitive landscape
• Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and design teams to ensure requirements are met, such as Platforms business unit revenue numbers and profit goals
• Evangelize and educate the sales team to improve sales goals and meet expectations
• Possess a strong understanding of Platforms products and services as well as business position and competition to leverage differentiation and accelerate new product adoption
• Develop strong customer relationship with strategic accounts and lead internal teams in support of their objectives.
• Travel as required for this role. Travel will primarily be in the APAC region with occasional travel to the US at department locations (e.g., Colorado Springs, CO and San Jose, CA).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of ten years of proven business development and sales growth in storage, semiconductors, or related areas with storage ODMs and Hyperscalers
• Technical skills required to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements
• Excellent organizational skills to meet goals and set priorities
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation development skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and simplified manner
• A collaborative ability and organized approach to handle work under stressful and uncertain environments
• Some experience in storage networking topologies is a plus
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Business Operations, Product Marketing, and Customer Service and Support

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a similar area; an MBA would be a plus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in business development and sales experience in storage, semiconductors or related areas with storage ODMs is a must. Experience with Hyperscalers is a plus.
• Previous experience in storage networking topologies is preferred

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Ensure effective management, compliance and control over global IT assets throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop and continuously improve global ITAM processes to improve customer experience, enhance productivity, minimize liability and achieve savings.
• Interface with customers, professional groups and corporate teams to maintain and improve collaborative processes.
• Issue ITAM reports regularly.
• Create and maintain ITAM standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in asset management systems and CMDB.
• Highly skilled and experienced with Microsoft Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of IT asset lifecycle processes.
• ITSM familiarity.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Self-starter with the ability to manage projects and other tasks under minimal supervision.
• Resolves complex problems and manages independently.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, global, collaborative environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and service orientation.
• Great organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Education:

• Industrial Engineering and Management - advantage
• ITAM certificates - advantage

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role in an Enterprise IT unit.
• Experience working opposite global teams.

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• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams in USA to ensure smooth transitions and successful implementation of new products and meeting key quality metrics
• Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process coordinating mechanical cleanliness issues between Design Centre and SQE in Asia and ensure timely closures
• Collaborate with Design engineering, material science laboratory in the USA/Japan in implementing new cleanliness specifications, new technology in cleanliness testing, new surface treatment, new material, etc at suppliers.
• Drive technical improvement in the area of cleanliness and contamination control as defined by corporate cleanliness team
• Audit Suppliers to ensure compliance to prescribed requirements in the area of cleanroom operations, electroless Nickel plating, passivation, adhesive control, electropolish process so as to pre-empt excursions due to component cleanliness
• Provide technical advisory role to component SQE on contamination related issues to ensure that the corrective actions are effective and systemic

Qualifications

At least bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering or equivalent. Other engineering discipline can be considered if candidates possess hard disk experience.

Experience: 

• Minimum 8 years working experience in quality engineering or supplier quality engineering.
• Must have related experience in component cleanliness or contamination control
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, cleanroom operations, component assembly, plastic injection molding, etc
• Familiar with 8 Disciplines of problem solving

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Western Digital is seeking a Senior Manager for their Global Trade Operations Organization, located in San Jose, California. This is position is a pivotal role within the organization at it aims to derive business value through compliance practices.  In this role the incumbent must possess an amalgamation of subject matter expertise in the area of Import and Export operations and compliance with a flair for business facilitation, data analytics and team management.

This is a global role and the incumbent will manage a team of regional trade experts and lead them in paving the path for supporting WD’s business units and functions in managing their trade compliance obligations with US Export and customs compliance and other local country regulations and requirements and create business value by pro-active engagement, regulatory monitoring and developing initiates/projects that support market accessibility, mitigates risk for the organization and derives cost effectiveness.

You will be an integral member of the Global Logistics/Global Trade Operations team and report to the Senior Director Transportation and Trade Operations.

We are looking for a highly motivated and a self-driven candidate, who is able to imbibe the corporate vision and execute on the organization’s strategy.

The Role:

• High working knowledge of international import/export operations and must be able to effectively troubleshoot any issues that may arise in international trade and transportation.
• Responsible for customs and trade operations support in United States and International locations  
• Develop strategies and actionable plans to support compliant and efficient international movement of products and services through partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to provide consultation and guidance in managing their compliance obligations.
• Interface with freight forwarders, US government officials, custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to import and export regulations.
• The job entails managing and executing on both operational tasks and problem-solving, as situations arise.
• Design a global customs brokerage, forwarder, and logistic partner program with the intent to deploy and support trade operations.
• Responsible for Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with a goal to drive ongoing process improvement.
• Evaluate new government and trade compliance requirements to ensure standard operating procedures are updated accordingly.
• Partner with the legal team to understand the regulatory changes that impact business and engage internal functions to develop and execute defined procedures.
• Serve as a functional expert in Global Trade matters for the region by using experience and knowledge of customs regulations, as well as other partner governmental agencies, to promote increased compliant market access for efficient flow of goods across borders.
• Drive improvements on cost, lead time and process efficiency through data analytics, automated tool utilization and robust data management
• Build communications, training plans and desk/standard operating procedures to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance governance processes.
• Work in collaboration with leadership, product and business teams, and external partners to create and enforce regional trade compliance
• Build, track and maintain content and metrics to monitor for actionable insights that enhance the trade compliance experience for customers and partners.
• Monitor proposed changes in import and export control law and regulations and assesses the impact of these proposed changes on the Company's business.
• Manage daily tasks related to providing trade compliance governance guidance of all global governance standards and programs implemented, including conducting research, updating status reports, and coordinating team deliverables.
• Assist with technology, product classification, including Harmonized Commodity Codes (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN) classifications specific to in country requirements.
• Proactively identify and drive automation, accuracy, friction reduction, and process improvement initiatives

Experience & Expertise

• Deep technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics, including incoterms, valuation, classification, country of origin, free-trade agreements, export controls, licensing, and sanctions
• Approximately 10 or more years of related work experience in industry, a professional services firm, a Fortune 500 company or a major importer or exporter
• Being informed on current on global trade developments and work to identify savings opportunities and compliance improvements
• Excellent team leader with great organizational skills, strong motivation to succeed, and ability to cultivate strong internal and external relationships
• Flexibility to work with colleagues around the world, foreign language capabilities a plus
• Experience with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Foreign Assets Control, or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and similar organizations in other countries
• Experience managing/supervising teams
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Able to successfully execute multiple projects from start to finish
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree and a US Customs broker license
• Knowledge of Global Trade Management system is a definite plus

Capability and Competencies

• Is a proven Trusted Partner who exuberates authenticity, empathy, integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.
• Communicates effectively
• Invests in the team and relationship with stakeholders
• Encourages collaboration cross functionally, culturally and countries
• Creates a respective and safe environment

Qualifications

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in the industry of Trade Controls and Compliance
• Outstanding leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to consistently discern strategic insights from data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and cross functional teams.
• Proven self-starter with ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to navigate and predict ambiguous circumstances.
• Ability to succinctly and accurately present findings to management and executive leadership.

Required Education and Training 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in International Trade / Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• US License Customs Broker a must
• Certified US Export Compliance Officer an advantage.

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Proficiency with Oracle's Global Trade Management Systems is beneficial.

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Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Power Management ICs (PMIC).  Work with suppliers, along with hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure PMIC performance in WD products.  Understand supplier processes to identify and control KPIV parameters to achieve KPOVs critical for WD product function.  Review supplier DOEs and reliability data to ensure adequate quality controls.  Audit supplier processes.  Contribute to WD product failure analysis; when necessary, drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method.  Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection.  Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.  Review supplier change notices and plan the appropriate level of qualification activities.

Duties &Responsibilities: 

• General Management of WD PMIC suppliers: initiating and coordinating meetings regarding technology reviews/roadmaps and issues between Procurement, Design Engineering and suppliers.
• Qualify PMIC devices for use in WD products, conforming to all requirements.
• Manage ATE test reviews with supplier and Design Engineering.
• Monitor Critical to Function parameters via SPC.
• Confirm supplier PMIC reliability demonstration testing.
• Ensure supplier processes are understood via Fishbone diagrams to identify KPIVs and KPOVs; examine critical sensitivities via DOEs.
• Induce supplier activities to strengthen quality systems with FMEA and Error Proofing tools.
• Participate in WD product FAs to determine PMIC contribution. 
• Drive supplier FA of PMIC device failures, utilizing 8D method to determine the root cause hypothesis, validate failure hypothesis, identify escape cause, and implement corrective actions, as well as preventative actions.
• Coordinate MRB for disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Track supplier continuous improvement activities to eliminate common failure modes.
• Research new suppliers and technology roadmaps to assist selection of future PMIC devices.
• Review supplier change notices and work cross-functionally to disposition.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree or above in related field e.g. Engineering, electrical, material science, physics or equivalent to it.

Experience: 3 to 7 years of working experience with Power Management ICs and the following design and process technologies: switching / linear regulators, Digital/Analog IC design, CMOS  / BiCMOS and semiconductor packaging.  Hands-on experience in process, test, and quality.  Experience in ASIC, DDR and discrete devices is an added advantage.

Requirement Skills:

• Component Validation - Deep knowledge of PMIC testing, measurement, and inspection methods to evaluate performance, quality, and reliability.
• Supplier Process Audit Skills – Critical ability to inspect and identify strengths / weaknesses of supplier production and test processes. 
• Quality System Audit Skills - Familiar with ISO/Industry requirements for commercial and automotive fields.
• Problem Solving – Investigate complex problems, gather relevant data, define appropriate analysis to identify root cause, followed by solution options for evaluation and implementation.
• Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information statistically and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Industry Standards – Strong familiarity with electrical device standards: JEDEC, IPC, IEC, MIL, AEC-Q, ASME
• Quality methodologies - Experience with ISO9001, IATF16949, APQP, FMEA, VDA6.0, MSA, SPC, DOE
• Behavior – Self-motivated with ability to effectively multi-task and work independently.

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Western Digital is an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. Western Digital’s trademarks, logos and slogans are valuable assets that distinguish our products from those of our competitors. Western Digital’s global Trademark & Brand Protection team focuses on protecting and managing its trademark portfolio and enforcing against unauthorized or improper use of those assets.

This role will be responsible for the Company’s strategic development of its worldwide trademark portfolio, oversee trademark licensing and transactional work, and brand enforcement support for the Company’s brand enforcement programs in the Americas and EMEA. The position reports to the Company’s Senior Director responsible global Brand Enforcement and Trademark Prosecution.

For trademark prosecution, responsibilities include working with business teams and outside counsel to create and implement a strategic framework for developing, maintaining and controlling use of the Company’s trademark portfolio. Additionally, this attorney is expected to know and learn developments in trademark prosecution rules/laws and advise on strategic trademark and brand initiatives globally.

For brand protection, this role will support strategy and implementation of online and offline brand protection programs to remove counterfeit or unauthorized products from retail and supply channels to protect and enhance the Western Digital brands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Trademark Prosecution:

• Develop and manage the Company’s strategy for global trademark preparation, filing and prosecution of trademark applications.
• Counsel and collaborate with internal clients on strong trademark/product name selection, including attendance at key marketing, product development and kickoff meetings.
• Advise internal clients on trademark clearance results, risks of adoption for proposed new marks, and measures to mitigate risk.
• Register new marks (classes, description of goods/services) using clear criteria for registration of marks.
• Respond to office actions issued by global Trademark Examiners to allow the Company to obtain trademark registrations for pending marks. Requires coordination with APAC Trademark/Brand Enforcement attorney to ensure consistent arguments.
• Ensure the Company has the right to use its trademarks by maintaining and understanding data/information on countries where the Company’s products are distributed, sold and serviced.
• Protect the Company’s right to enforce its brand and trademarks by maintaining data/information on countries where the Company faces counterfeit or infringement risks.
• Oversee procedures for gathering evidence of use of WD trademarks worldwide to maintain validity of WD trademarks.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of WD products and services.
• Manage outside counsel on worldwide trademark oppositions and cancellations to protect enforcement rights/ avoid brand dilution.
• Promote awareness of the Company’s trademark portfolio and usage guidelines by training employees and authorized third parties (e.g., marketing firms, social media firms, promoters).
• Collaborate with global brand protection leads to establish a strategy and evidence for expanding well-known status of WD trademarks.
• Maintain trademark usage guidelines for customers (e.g., distributors, retailers) to protect the Company’s trademark rights and to help avoid brand dilution.
• Oversee trademark internal quality control process.
• Manage and control licensing of WD trademarks, including advising on trademark license provisions in the context of agreements with partners.
• Support trademark review of all forms of marketing, advertising and packaging materials compliance with the Company’s trademark usage guidelines.
• Handle trademark diligence with respect to corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with internal copyright experts to determine strategy for obtaining copyright protection for the Company’s logos.
• Manage a team of a trademark paralegal and a junior trademark attorney.

Brand Protection

• Implement brand protection programs in specific jurisdictions within the construct of the global company strategy.
• Manage pre-litigation enforcement activity including cease and desist letters, notice and takedown requests, commercial correspondence, and negotiating settlements
• Manage criminal and civil pre-litigation activities, such as raids and investigations, and working with local counsel on strategies for filing and managing to conclusion criminal and civil cases.
• Oversee investigations including advising on strategy, drafting documents, interviewing internal witnesses and experts, compiling and presenting data, and authenticating products as part of pre-litigation and litigation enforcement activities.
• Conduct factual research of infringing activity, including orchestrating test buys, identifying illicit behavior, identifying counterfeit products, and performing or coordinating further product testing and analysis.
• Collect and preserve evidence of wrongdoing to maintain availability of all enforcement options.
• Partner with internal and external teams to identify new targets and fraudulent activities.
• Collaborate with external partners such as customs, state and federal law enforcement agencies and managing outside counsel.
• Maintain and ensure ethical standards and professional conduct of internal and external investigations.
• Identify and prioritize jurisdictions for new enforcement options and implement them.
• Use internal and external digital tools to effectively manage cases, report results, and measure return on brand protection and enforcement activity.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from accredited law school; top 50 law school strongly preferred.
• Current member of a state bar in good standing.
• 10+ years post bar experience in trademark and intellectual property law, including experience in trademark prosecution/counseling/strategy, trademark litigation and brand enforcement with 6 years of experience at a top tier law firm and 4 or more years of experience in-house preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a proactive and strategic trademark and brand protection partner to internal business teams.
• Ability to communicate legal advice and risk mitigation strategies in clear and understandable terms to internal clients that demonstrates an understanding of the business and business processes.
• Experience managing a docket for a large global trademark portfolio, including conducting global clearances.
• Experience handling litigation matters, including evidence preparation and preservation and managing case deadlines.
• Experience handling external investigations in the context of litigation desired
• Familiarity with state and federal criminal and civil legal systems; knowledge of foreign jurisdictions desirable.
• Strong understanding of trademark laws of foreign jurisdictions.
• Knowledge and ability to identify, handle and advise on complex issues in many disciplines, with particular expertise in trademark law and intellectual property.
• Strong interest in understanding and working with technology products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively handle shifting priorities and manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Has a customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners and has an ability to work effectively with colleagues around the world.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving ability, strong organizational and time and project management skills.
• Attentively listens to others and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Provides timely and helpful information to others across the company.
• Owns and manages various projects and new opportunities with enthusiasm and is comfortable with multi-tasking.
• Effective at conflict resolution skills to manage difficult situations effectively.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with colleagues, internal partners and/or external contacts and counsel.
• Drives results while independently performing tasks and making recommendations regarding appropriate courses of action to functional leaders and client groups.
• Committed to growth mindset and continuous improvement.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in managing functional objectives and internal and external stakeholders.
• Domestic and International travel may be required when it is safe to do so.

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You will work within Western Digital cross-functionally to manage and communicate effectively as you lead our efforts to identify new business opportunities, secure new design wins, and collaborate with marketing to amplify associated success stories to expand the Platforms Business Unit’s customer base.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Identify new areas for potential customers and maintain current customer relationships
• Contact potential customers to establish a business relationship and meet with them
• Develop new sales areas and improve sales through various methods
• Research the latest in the industry and maintain a strong understanding of competitive landscape
• Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and design teams to ensure requirements are met, such as Platforms business unit revenue numbers and profit goals
• Evangelize and educate the sales team to improve sales goals and meet expectations
• Possess a strong understanding of Platforms products and services as well as business position and competition to leverage differentiation and accelerate new product adoption
• Develop strong customer relationship with strategic accounts and lead internal teams in support of their objectives.
• Travel as required for this role. Travel will primarily be in the APAC region with occasional travel to the US at department locations (e.g., Colorado Springs, CO and San Jose, CA).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of ten years of proven business development and sales growth in storage, semiconductors, or related areas with storage ODMs and Hyperscalers
• Technical skills required to create proposals and find solutions to meet client requirements
• Excellent organizational skills to meet goals and set priorities
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation development skills with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and simplified manner
• A collaborative ability and organized approach to handle work under stressful and uncertain environments
• Some experience in storage networking topologies is a plus
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Business Operations, Product Marketing, and Customer Service and Support

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a similar area; an MBA would be a plus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in business development and sales experience in storage, semiconductors or related areas with storage ODMs is a must. Experience with Hyperscalers is a plus.
• Previous experience in storage networking topologies is preferred

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1. Liaise with NPI Procurement, Design Engineers, Commodity Managers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure and drive a robust sourcing strategy at the NPI phase; Ensure continuity of supply and best in class components in BOMs for all WDC flash products
2. Provide technology expertise to commodity managers to develop the supply base strategy
3. Drive supply base strategy, by BOM screen, at product design stage; propose alternate sources or replacements and drive the technical qualification process
4. Provide expert technical support for the supplier/technology selection process
5. Ensure qualified suppliers or components are meeting WDC technical requirements, quality requirements, and green policy requirements
6. Review suppliers’ technology roadmaps, ensure suppliers are meeting WDC technical requirements
7. Work with PDT teams to support NPI program milestones

Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree or above in Engineering or Science with equivalent experience
2. Min 7 years of professional experience including project management
3. Expert knowledge and experience with electronic components
4. prior experience as technical commodity management, product development, quality management or field application engineering is a must; Hardware design experience is a plus.
5. Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
6. Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
7. Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required
8. Ability to present to all levels of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics 

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This is a commodity management role to manage semiconductor and electronics commodities used in HDD’s. This individual will the main point of contact between WDC and suppliers for all commercial and technical collaboration. Key responsibilities include:

• Category management and sourcing strategy development for Semiconductors and electronics for HDD’s
• Common supplier scorecards and supporting processes that monitor and report supplier performance in meeting business unit needs
• Collaborate with legal to close on NDA’s, MPA’s, SOWs, etc.
• Contract and cost negotiations with suppliers
• Apply best-in-class spend and savings analytics to manage spend
• Provide assurance of supplies and manage escalations
• Supplier management and development practices, including certification programs, performance reviews, and partnerships with key suppliers
• Lead cross-function teams to develop support plans and drive results

Qualifications

Professional:

• 10+ years of experience in the Semiconductor and electronics industry
• Experienced in U.S. and foreign suppliers management
• Successful, multi-year track record in sales/marketing/procurement
• Proven program management skills
• A minimum of BSEE, or a quantitative field, MBA preferred

Technical:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Superior communication skills

Behavioral:

• High energy and the enthusiasm for cross functional leadership
• Affable, with a high tolerance for ambiguity
• Detail and result oriented
• Collaborative approach

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Come join the People Relations team as the Director of Employee Relations. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of ER professionals focused on enabling leaders and teams to foster a high-trust, high-performance culture across the company. This role works in partnership with our business clients, Legal, Business & People Partners, Country Enablement and COE teams to deliver strategic ER capability and is the anchor point for Employee Relations across the Americas and EMEA regions. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive the ER agenda with multiple partners and stakeholders in numerous sites & locations across the Americas and EMEA regions
• Develop and deliver an effective global coverage model to support cyclical volume (cases, investigations, negotiations)
• Develop a consistent framework for case quality, effectiveness, closure and report out to CPIO
• Develop a training curriculum for new, rotating team members that drives for quality cases review and outcomes, consistency and neutrality
• Develop and execute on a knowledge management strategy including, inventory policies, develop process for updating, refresh and sunset
• Develop a system reporting strategy to supports compliance and reporting needs for CPIO, Board, Audit Committee and other stakeholders
• Create an orchestration and communication model for updates, knowledge sharing across People Relations and People Solutions
• Support enterprise reporting requirements (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sustainability)
• Participate in broader People Solutions initiatives 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience, including leading Employee Relations or a related function, technology and manufacturing experience preferred
• Proven track record of creating and establishing innovative, consistent processes that match the stage of growth of the organization and can also scale as the organization evolves
• Experience building and leveraging data sets to look for and anticipate trends within employee relations with the intent to influence programs and practices that create the best employee experience
• Effective relationship builder and communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to set objectives and influence outcomes at all levels within the organization, and make decisions while keeping all partners and leaders informed
• Experience partnering with legal teams and in depth understanding of all US employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices
• Demonstrated leadership and decision making to foster a culture of trust, respect and inclusion
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and manage multiple initiatives
• Systems thinking with the ability to define connections and interdependencies
• Goal-oriented, proactive, resourceful, accountable and passionate about driving results

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This role can be 100% remote with expected travel of up to 25% both in the US and Internationally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Engineering Category and Engineering sourcing team supporting the Engineering community.
• Act as Chief of Staff for the Head of the Indirect Sourcing and Procurement organization.
• Understanding of Engineering needs to procure EDA SW, Intellectual Property and complexity around respective contract structure.
• Manage teams globally for successful engagement in Engineering Build, Lab Equipment, Engineering Service procurement, Audit, and Compliance process.
• Drive process improvement in procurement cycle, and lead team to refine, meet various KPI.
• Manage Procurement Strategies to align with engineering technologies, budget and drive supplier relationship accordingly.
• Act as a trusted partner for his or her Engineering categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business entities. This entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding, and reporting on the Engineering category along with responsibility for driving strategic projects to achieve business objectives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationship with assigned stakeholders.
• Develop short-term/long-term category strategy for the engineering category, implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories following a standard strategic sourcing methodology.
• Capable of forming and driving Commercial, Technical bid reviews.
• Drive and develop the RFx process through to completion; including requirements gathering, identifying RFP criteria, scorecards with criteria and weighting, bidder's Proposals.
• Conduct high impact eSourcing events where applicable (e.g., eRFX).
• Capable of Developing and constructing Agreements.
• Outstanding negotiation skills on both Terms and Conditions plus Should Cost models development and understanding of Total Cost of ownership.
• Contribute to the departments KPIs, including driving significant cost savings that contribute to the annual targets.
• Ability to review and analyze data to determine sourcing opportunities based on best practice methodologies.
• Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance); make recommendations where applicable.
• Ability to recognize areas that require improvement and make recommendations for efficiency gain.
• Partner with key stakeholders and assist in development of approved and preferred vendor lists for assigned categories.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop requirements and strategy to identify suppliers, establish SLA/KPI requirements.
• Measure supplier performance against contract SLAs and expectations and initiate corrective actions in the event of missed expectations to resolve any performance issues.
• Drive Supplier Review Meetings with key suppliers and senior level Align stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers / clients as well as vendors.
• Ability to excel under pressure while dealing with changing priorities and timelines.
• Manage compliance to contracts.
• Support savings tracking processes and participates in special projects as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• MS/MBA
• Must have 10+ years supply chain or procurement experience
• Must have people manager experience

PREFERRED:

• Preferred experience in HDD, flash, semiconductor, storage, consulting.

SKILLS:

• Strong negotiations skills and critical thinking.
• Complex problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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