Director of Supply Chain Enabling

Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-time

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

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Supply Chain Enabling to support the Direct Materials supply chain at Western Digital. This leader will be responsible for coordinating supply readiness, capacity scaling, cross-functional alignment, and risk mitigation to support successful new product introductions (NPIs), volume transitions, and manufacturing scale-ups. Accountability includes managing a portfolio of complex initiatives—including global sourcing, cost & technology program optimization, long range capacity planning, supplier risk mitigation, and supply chain process transformation—ensuring programs are delivered on time with measurable impact and organizational capabilities are matured.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional ramp planning efforts to ensure supply chain readiness for new product introductions, demand surges, and global scale-ups.
• Develop and execute integrated ramp management strategies across sourcing, logistics, planning, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Align internal and external partners (including suppliers, CM/ODM partners, logistics providers) on ramp timelines, capacity, inventory, and quality expectations.
• Identify and manage risks related to component availability, lead times, tooling readiness, and production scalability.
• Drive scenario planning, ramp simulations, and readiness reviews to inform decision-making at executive levels.
• Implement KPI dashboards and status reporting to ensure transparent communication and accountability throughout the ramp lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with product teams, operations engineering, and finance to balance time-to-market, cost targets, and operational scalability.
• Lead a team of supply chain program and ramp managers to deliver world-class execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions that enhance supply chain agility, visibility, and cost efficiency.
• Serve as the executive liaison for high-impact supply chain initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and sustainability standards throughout the supply chain lifecycle.
• Cultivate a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• In addition to leading a team, drive independent projects that solve broad, highly complex supply chain problems across the Global Enterprise.

Qualifications

Required:

• MBA or BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field and demonstrable ...