Supply Chain Analyst

Western Digital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Manager to oversee key logistics activities and enhance operational efficiency. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in supply chain management and ERP systems to support vendor relationships and ensure seamless order processes. You will conduct data analysis, generate insightful reports on KPIs, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and diversity, where your contributions will help shape the future of technology and logistics.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supply chain management.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems like SAP and Oracle.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ERP transactions and manage vendor relationships.
• Conduct analysis and create reports of weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and logistics solutions.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Project Management Tools

Job description

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

• Responsible for oversight of key activities such as ERP transactions both manual and via EDI.
• Support vendor/business partner relationships.
• Execute day to day processes and perform data management applying a combination of data mining, data modeling, and data analysis; cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis.
• Undertake ad-hoc queries and maintain reports from a variety of resources as specific to department or organizational needs to support the business.
• Responsible for conducting analysis and creating reports of weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure a successful order and ship/receiving process
• Clearly communicate to team members (both internal and external), vendors and customers.
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identify inefficiencies, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement protocols and practices to ensure effectiveness and efficiency for strategic logistics initiatives
• Support inter-department projects/activities as determined necessary
• Monitor and standardize 3PL flows
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supply chain management
• In depth knowledge of various ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Experience with EDI a plus
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Package [Excel – Advanced/Expert level, Word, Outlook (Proficient in managing a high level of daily email activity), PowerPoint], Project Management tools
• Experience in analyzing business processes, gathering and documenting business/system requirements.
• Ability to meet daily & weekly deadlines to achieve the departmental SLA’s.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English.
• Must be a self-starter and can complete tasks with minimal direction/oversight
• Concise / effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across divisions, functions and levels in a global organization.
• Excellent organization skills and effective time management skills to see tasks through to the end.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Interact and communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, contractors, and management in a business professional manner.
• Candidate will be self-motivated, flexible, customer oriented, resourceful, and enthusiastic.
• Interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work.
  
  

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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 [e-mail] 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.