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Strategic Cost Manager - Advanced Data and Statistical Analysis

Western Digital

Strategic Cost Manager - Advanced Data and Statistical Analysis

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Architect and develop systematic practices and processes to drive Should Cost activities and identify cost reduction opportunities for the Procurement organization. Scope can include Direct Materials and Products, as well as Indirect spend and services. 
    • Defines requirements for and deploys technology and tools to enable advanced management capabilities including predictive and prescriptive analytics. 
    • Responsibilities include the application of advanced data and analytics tools to collect, analyze and drive actionable insight from complex spend, Should Cost and benchmarking data.  Builds models, data visualization and dashboards.
    • Work collaboratively across the organization within both Procurement and with other Functions (GCM, COE as well as Finance and IT). 
    • Participate in key Strategic initiatives such as advanced and predictive modeling/analytics capability.
    • The candidate will typically have 3+ years working experience managing data sets and familiar with building statistical models for insight.
    • Coding experience (C/C++, Java, JavaScript)
    • Broad statistical and data mining techniques: Regression, Decision Trees, and Data mining
    • Strong understanding of querying databases using statistical tools (R, Python, SQL)
    • Experience using web services
    • Able to create or use advanced machine learning algorithms or statistics
    • Strong ability to analyze data using advanced techniques
    • Experience with data visualization/presentation for stakeholders, including tools used.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED:

    • Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, and SQL) to manage and analyze data for insight.
    • Experience working with or creating data structures used in Big Data applications.
    • Knowledge and experience with machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree analysis, neural networks, AI) and application/uses.
    • Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests,…) and application.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills coordinating management, analysis and presentation cross functionally.
    • BS/MS Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Data Science
    • Should be up to speed on Cost management and Automation tool design and development: Planning/Forecast and Actualization Management, Should Cost methodology knowledge and completing should cost modeling work in some IDM commodities.
    • Related Procurement/Finance/Operations/IT experience
    • Experience in predictive application using AI and ML
    • Knowledge of ERP systems
    • Experience using SQL, Tableau, and Python
    • Experience applying advanced Excel skills
    • Experience with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and data storage peripherals
    • Experience leading cross functional teams
    • Experience performing quantitative analyses
    • Experience developing processes and procedures related to corporate process improvements and strategic decisions
    • Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
    • Experience interacting with a number of different business groups and levels of people, both internally and externally
    • Advanced to Expert level of Cost analyst
    • Abreast of all relevant market and industry intelligence dynamics, anticipating and managing impacts to cost to ensure Procurement team is always proactive and ahead of the curve.
    • Leads advanced Cost initiatives such as Predictive Cost and Risk Based Cost Management
    • Skilled in multiple Should Cost related areas/methodologies. 
    • Advanced knowledge of internal cost(where role requires) and financial processes and tools.
    • Is a go-to resource and regularly provides/presents industry trends, implications and market best practices.
    • Able to develop and implement new or improved processes and/or procedures for Should Cost, projection, forecasting and risk management initiatives.

    SKILLS:

    • Procurement, Supply Chain, Business and Financials
    • Analytical, Critical, Process thinking
    • Use of Advanced Analytics Tools and reporting
    • Managing Projects and Programs 
    • Problems solving, leveraging information
    • Adaptability,  Collaboration, Communication and Initiative

    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 staffingsupport@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.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing