Program Manager - Supply Chain Risk

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

As a Program Manager - Supply Chain Risk in the Procurement Digital Transformation and Operations organization’s Third Party Risk Management team, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects aimed at ensuring effective governance and oversight of our supply chain risk resiliency program. This includes developing and implementing strategies, procedures, and policies to ensure business continuity through proactively identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating potential risks in the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will be a domain expert in supply chain risk management strategies, have a solid understanding of supply chain processes (including planning, procurement, inventory management, and logistics), knowledge of Bill of Materials and their impact on risk management, and an excellent communicator. Collaborating, building influence, and developing relations across the organization at all levels and with third-party providers is an essential part of this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement supply chain risk management strategies, tools, dashboards, and processes.
• Drive commodity managers, planners, buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to identify, assess and mitigate risks and disruptions proactively.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, Advanced Analytics teams to build data foundation and define, design, and produce reports and interactive dashboards. 
• Stay up to date with industry trends, systems, and best practices related to supply chain risk management.
• Provide education and training to organization and stakeholders on risk management best practices, procedures, and policies.
• Document and ensure compliance to Procurement policies and procedures.
• Support and provide input for internal and external audits. Collaborate to remediate findings.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial or manufacturing engineering, business administration or related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) with a focus on supply chain management is advantageous.
• 6-8 years relevant experience in supply chain planning or risk management processes and solutions in a global supply chain environment.

PREFERRED:

• Proven project, program, and change management skills leading cross-functional projects and initiatives, implementing process and system changes.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in comprehending Bill of Materials (BOM) hierarchies and in data analysis tools with proven ability to operationalize metrics to support strategic plans.

SKILLS:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate and influence various stakeholders at all organizational tiers. Good command of spoken and written English.

Additional Information

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.