Director, Supply Chain Enabling

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 initiativesincluding global sourcing cost & technology program optimization long range capacity planning supplier risk mitigation and supply chain process transformationensuring 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 demonstrated relevant working experience
• 10 years of progressive experience in technical supply chain functions (strategic sourcing or operations) with at least 5 years in program or project leadership roles
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain planning ramp management supply chain scaling technical capability development supplier management and manufacturing operations
• Proven track record in leading large-scale cross-functional programs across Global Operations networks
• Excellent executive presence stakeholder management communication and negotiation skills
• Proven track record of leadership and team management in a matrixed global organization
• Deep expertise in contracting and supplier contract negotiations
• Demonstrated excellence in leading and driving organizational transformations
• Proficiency in program management tools

Preferred:

• Masters degree (MBA or Masters in Engineering)
• PMP or PgMP certification
• Experience with digital supply chain transformation including AI/ML tools IoT and supply chain control towers.

Additional Information :

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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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Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/22/2025 (3 months from posting) although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California Colorado New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digitals Short Term Incentive Plan (STI Plan) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires subject to Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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