Western Digital
Computer Hardware
SupplyChainAnalyst/Engineer,IndustrialEngineering
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“Supply Chain Analyst / Engineer, Industrial Engineering at Western Digital. Skills: Supply Chain Analysis, System Debugging, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Enhancement. Analyze supply, demand, capacity, inventory system outputs. Identify data inconsistencies, logic breaks, abnormal signals”
What You'll Achieve.
reduce manual overrides and ad‑hoc fixes; make informed decisions; Present findings concisely with recommendations and next steps
Industry & Context.
analytical skills with ability to debug complex system outputs; Identify data inconsistencies, logic breaks, and abnormal planning signals; Perform root‑cause analysis on output issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering or a related field, 2+ years relevant work experience in driving programs or projects related to Supply Chain, Highly proficient in written and oral able to produce concise, relevant, strategically driven documents and presentations to leaders, analytical skills with ability to debug complex system outputs, Working knowledge of Supply chain planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Capacity, Inventory), Advanced Excel (formulas, pivots, VBA/Power Query is a plus), Experience working with ERP / APS / Planning systems
Nice to Have
SQL / Python / BI tools (nice to have), HDD experience preferred
What You'll Do.
inventory system outputs
Identify data inconsistencies
Perform root-cause analysis on output issues
Debug issues by tracing input → logic → output
Validate system inputs (BOMs
Support correction of master data and planning parameters
Monitor output accuracy vs actuals
Drive continuous improvement to reduce manual overrides
Build and maintain standard reports
Highlight key risk areas
Present findings concisely with recommendations
Document recurring issues
Contribute to automation and simplification
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Manufacturing, Operations, Planning, IT, Business teams; Translate system issues into clear problem statements; Support planners with fact-based analysis
Communication Scope
written and oral; produce concise, relevant, strategically driven documents and presentations to leaders
Process & Methodology
driving programs or projects related to Supply Chain
Full Job Description
At WD, 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, WD 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage Job Description Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. System Output Analysis & Debugging * Analyze supply, demand, capacity, and inventory system outputs from planning tools (e.g., APS / ERP / internal planners). * Identify data inconsistencies, logic breaks, and abnormal planning signals. * Perform root‑cause analysis on output issues (data, configuration, master data, or process). * Debug issues by tracing input → logic → output and recommend or implement fixes. 2. Data & Planning Accuracy Improvement * Validate system inputs such as BOMs, routings, yields, lead times, capacities, and constraints. * Support correction of master data and planning parameters impacting HDD supply plans. * Monitor output accuracy vs actuals and flag gaps proactively. * Drive continuous improvement to reduce manual overrides and ad‑hoc fixes. 3. Cross‑Functional Collaboration * Work with Manufacturing, Operations, Planning, IT, and Business teams to reso
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