Business Marketing Specialist

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

Job Description

In this position, the Business Marketing Analyst will be closely involved with the Business Unit’s strategic planning process, portfolio management, ROI analysis, and long-term revenue plan.  In addition, the individual will be responsible for leading ad-hoc analysis related to fab optimization, business cases and roadmap planning.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinker, a creative problem solver and collaborator, who thrives in a fast-paced and demanding environment.  This is a front row seat to “how to manage a multi-billion-dollar business” and an opportunity to influence the decisions of the BU’s leadership through insightful analysis and compelling visual presentation.

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Product portfolio analysis, long range allocation and working with product leads to maximize portfolio ROI
• New product business case and ROI analysis
• Support BU portfolio management
• Technology transition analysis and recommendations
• What-if scenarios, sensitivity analysis and break-even analysis
• Proactively pursue areas for improvement and relevant analysis to identify strategic opportunities
• Program management of process improvement and cost reduction initiatives

Key Interfaces:

• BU Management 
• PLCT and Product Management Leads
• Cost accounting, BU Controller and Financial Analysts
• Business and product marketing managers
• Operations – Procurement, Demand Planning, Retail Fulfillment, Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IE/ Accounting/ Finance/ Economics/Statistics,  MBA preferred
• 4+ years related experience, with Fortune 500 companies preferred
• Semiconductor and Tech industry experience desirable
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills with close attention to detail and accuracy
• High proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, and charts to develop custom reports , dashboards and scenario/sensitivity analysis) and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and executive communication skills
• Highly motivated with a high level of initiative, working well independently and as part of a team
• Inquisitive and future-oriented, able to challenge the status quo to strengthen understanding and enable more educated decision-making

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