Senior Director, Business Applications (Supply Chain Planning)

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with planning & procurement executives in Malaysia, Thailand, and United States
• Translate client business business & financial objectives into strategies for systemic solutions.
• Define systems' north-star destination.  Define the plan to achieve that vision.
• Lead IT through the selection of a vendor, and platform, by which to achieve the intended business & financial results
• Lead IT through the design & configuration of that platform and its integration with ERP & Demand Planning systems.
• Lead use-case definition, the solutions of which are to be delivered by colleagues in Analytics

Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing IT solutions that drive business results, especially reductions in inventory turns and stockouts.
• Experience selecting and implementing Oracle Cloud Supply Planning, Kinaxis, and E2Open.
• Proven track record of having built and led high-performing teams across multiple countries in Asia.
• Track record of designing & deploying what-if scenario planning.
• Experience in vertically-integrated, complex manufacturing environments
• Experience leading teams of 50
• Experience working across multiple countries (Malaysia, Thailand, India, US) and regions (APAC, North America)

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.

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