Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working as the Product Owner and Team Leader, this individual will manage a cross-functional POM Team that is responsible for identifying and managing operational activities of multiple products throughout their Life Cycle Represent Operations in Core team.
• Responsible for making decisions and commitments on behalf of the Operations team in the Product Line Core Team (PLCT) and Product Development Team (PDT) meetings·
• Identify and prepare qualification plan for product development, samples, and manages the qualification builds for the client SSD organization· Coordinate with Supply Chain Planning teams, Procurement, Sales Operations, and Factory Management during the development and manufacturing ramp-up of the product.
• Ensuring Low Volume Manufacturing (LVM)and production readiness by coordinating with Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales Operations, and Factory
• Ensure Bill of Material (BOM) and SKU management requirements are met·
• Maintaining and updating Western Digital’s internal software and databases to reflect existing and future NPI /Engineering demand, assy. Instructions, build, and engineering sample plan
• Maintains and leads efforts to improve our models and further, automate and optimize business processes and cost reduction activities.
• He/She will work on multiple projects simultaneously and interact with different Teams both internally and externally.

SKILLS:

• BS/ B Tech in Engineering / Supply Chain Management/ Management / Science, MS/M Tech/ MBA preferred
• 2-6 years of Program Management and New Product Introduction (NPI) experience specializing in EMS/Semiconductor.
• Possesses good analytical & presentation skills Knowledge in Semiconductor industry NPI, supply chain processes, and activities Very strong data analytics, presentation, and communication skills Great communication skills with proven ability to work cross-functionally dynamic environment
• Detail oriented, flexible
• Good communication skills with proven ability to work with multiple teams in a fast-faced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of the general Supply Chain, Capacity planning and/or Product Planning process
• Be able to Execute and Exceed
• Ability to problem solve, constructively challenge the status quo and identify process improvements
• Be able to work independently and self-motived
• Experience in working with a multinational team and ability to work independently with internal customers at all levels & with various cultural backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task Able to constructively challenge the status quo, provide solutions and implement new processes Working knowledge of applications such as MS Excel, MS projects, Agile & SAP

Qualifications

• BS/ B Tech in Engineering / Supply Chain Management/ Management / Science
• MS/M Tech/ MBA preferred

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com. 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.