[Remote] Program Manager, Supply Chain Transformation at Western Digital

Irvine, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Storage, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of program management experience specifically in large-scale technology implementations. Prior experience within the high-tech or semiconductor industries, with a strong focus on supply chain, is essential. Familiarity with supply chain planning platforms such as Kinaxis, o9, or Blue Yonder is also required.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will lead the full lifecycle of a new supply chain planning platform implementation, managing governance, roadmaps, budgets, and resources across multiple workstreams. This includes defining and optimizing future-state supply chain planning processes, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and implementation partners, and overseeing change management activities. Key responsibilities also involve managing program operations, tracking KPIs, reporting to leadership, and leading go-live and hypercare phases.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP)

Inventory Optimization

System Integration

Program Management

Technology Delivery

Organizational Change Management

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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