Demand Planning Analyst- Staff Engineer

Company Description

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Job Description

Take charge of operational demand across the Europe and Asia regions as a strategic planner at Western Digital. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with regional sales and business operations teams to ensure success in Western Digital's channel business.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage Europe and APAC CSF by SKU and family level for rolling 8 quarters, ensuring optimal alignment with company goals.
• Monitor booking and shipping attainment by Unit and PB, making real-time adjustments to the operational plan for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain a detailed forecast profile at a weekly granularity, incorporating order bookings, regional promotions, and feedback from Sales, Marketing, and BU.
• Oversee operational plan buffers, aligning with financial forecasts by Unit and PB at SKU and family levels.
• Collaborate with WW CSF coordinator on allocation and memory transition requirements, supporting technology transitions and new product launches.
• Ensure timely execution of weekly tasks, adhering to allocation and NPI guidelines, and minimizing non-net occurrences through effective MDM.
• Gather and track Ship In/Sell Thru assumptions from all RSMs for the current and next quarters, ensuring accurate financial forecasting.
• Host monthly L2 meetings with regional sales and BU teams to discuss quarterly numbers, providing critical inputs for near-term financial forecasts.
• Deliver weekly summaries to BU, regional Sales GMs, Sales, and Pricing teams during weekly meetings, highlighting key insights and performance metrics

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain or related fields preferred. 
• Under 3 years of experience in operations and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, adept at collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
• Highly detail-oriented with a steadfast commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.

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 [email protected] 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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