New College Graduate, Industrial Engineering (Supply Chain)

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

Western Digital is seeking a New College Graduate to join the Wafer Production Control team in Fremont, CA. The candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end processes of wafer production control for wafer supply planning and demand sourcing.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Driving manufacturing operations KPIs, including builds, ships, and inventory.
• Working cross-functionally with teams including manufacturing, engineering, BE Customers, program management, and finance.

Key deliverables for this role include volume outlook and sourcing, as well as inventory forecast across various venues. 

The preferred candidate will have skillsets in production planning and inventory management, as well as data analysis and problem-solving. Other qualifications include a strong foundation in Supply Chain principles, good presentation skills and experience, and an advanced skillset in Excel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Global Supply Chain Management, a STEM-focused MBA program, or a related engineering field with a graduation date between August 2023 - August 2024.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional team setting.
• Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain principals, including production planning and inventory management. Professional experience in these areas is preferred but not required.
• Good project management, problem-solving, analytical, and presentation skills are required.
• Advanced Excel skillset required.
• Experience in or exposure to an ERP system is a plus.
• Leadership skillset and aspiration is a plus. 

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 sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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