Job Description

We are looking for a highly collaborative individual with proven results in... As the Manufacturing Cost Planning Analyst, you will…. You will partner with stakeholders, leaders and employees across the organization to continue to boost employee engagement and evolve a culture aligned with the Company Mission, Vision and Values.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are looking to be a part of a team that is developing exciting new processes, and you are eager to take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Provide monthly near term forecast, and quarterly strategic forecast for indirect product costs and manufacturing variances (OCOGS).
2. Conduct period end actual vs. forecast variance analysis, especially as it relates to manufacturing variances, reserves, and inventory capitalization.
3. Assist with Inventory forecast and related variance analysis.
4. Drive standardization across disparate financial practices and consolidation methodologies.
5. Establish and maintain a pulse on the operational risks and opportunities to proactively report deviations to the forecast.
6. Automation and improvements to our processes/models/reports.
7. Ad hoc requests assigned by managers.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. 5-10 years of FP&A experience
2. Manufacturing cost experience considered a plus
3. Good analytic, presentation, and communication skills
4. Must be very organized and thorough
5. Experience with complex financial models
6. Strong Excel background
7. Fast and eager learner

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s 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 "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

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 Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com 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.

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