Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description Sandisk is seeking a Senior Manager for their Global Trade Operations Organization , located in Milpitas, 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 Sandisk’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 team and report to the Senior Director Fulfillment, 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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 global teams
Strong analytical and communication skills
Able to successfully execute multiple projects from start to finish
knowledge of Global Trade Management system (e.g., GTS or GTM) 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 REQUIRED:

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, Logistics, or equivalent
US License Customs Broker a plus

Preferred

Proficiency with Global Trade Management System (e.g., GTS or GTM) is a plus.

Additional Information Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk 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. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 04/12/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Senior Manager Global Trade Operations

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