Senior Manager, Supply Chain Transformation

Company Description

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But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data. 
 
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Job Description

Role Description- Senior Manager, Supply Chain Transformation

1. This role is focused on transforming supply chain planning to best in class centralized planning model 
2. All levels of supply chain – Fulfillment, Drive factories, components factories including sub-contractors and supplier collaboration 
3. All aspects of planning – supply planning, procurement planning, capacity planning, factory execution 
4. Rare opportunity to be involved in a project which involves a complete overhaul of a large supply chain which spans over multiple geographies 
    

Role Responsibilities- 

1. Drive end-to-end supply chain transformation initiatives through the entire project lifecycle – this involves discovery phase, proof of concept, requirements, design, development, testing, implementation and hyper care
2. Lead a team of individuals across various functions and geographies to drive projects
3. Manage relationships with key stakeholders and management teams across operations, business units, finance, engineering etc.
4. Data analysis and development of supply chain policies to meet overall business objectives – and not have any local sub optimization
5. Work closely with IT on designing and developing planning systems
    

Desired Skills- 

1. Innovative problem solving - willingness to understand the business, existing process and pain points, and apply various supply chain concepts to be able to design/explain solutions 
2. Data analysis – both structured and un-structured to drive data-based decisions 
3. Project management and coordination to drive projects across US/Asia with teams from different departments 
4. Change management – ability to influence and drive changes to existing processes for good across all levels of the organization
5. Hands-on experience in i2 JDA/SAP or similar Planning/ERP systems 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial engineering with experience in Supply Chain Optimization   
• Advanced planning system like I2 JDA and Integrated Business Planning experiences highly desired
• 5+ years experience in related fields is required.
• MS degree in Industrial engineering is an advantage

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital’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