Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering

Company 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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan and forecast volume mix (quantity and PB) for both short and long-term financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with growth plans by segment, TAM/share goals, and product transitions.
• Drive consensus between various teams, including Business Unit (BU) and Finance leads, through alignment meetings such as regional L2 meetings, Volume review meetings, and revenue meetings.
• Coordinate with regional demand planners to gather sales inputs and align growth objectives.
• Disaggregate forecasts using Rapid Planning Tool (RPT) to a granular level (product family and region) essential for long-term material and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with regional demand planners to analyze trends for outbound forecast alignment and execution improvement.
• Enhance Consumer Solutions IBP process through improved utilization of data analytics and data visualization for data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate with the data science team and expand the usage of machine learning models to further improve forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's/ master’s degree in Industrial engineering/supply chain management
• 3+ years of experience in operations/ supply chain.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends and insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques, such as data visualization and machine learning.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital 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