Supply Chain Analyst (2+ years Experience ) / Engineer, Industrial Engineering

Western Digital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Supply Chain Data Analyst to drive planning accuracy and system improvements. You will analyze outputs from planning tools, validate inputs like BOMs and routings, and work with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, building dashboards, and reducing manual overrides, with 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain and strong Excel/SQL skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong written and oral communications; able to produce concise, relevant, strategically driven documents and presentations to leaders.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to debug complex system outputs.
• Working knowledge of: Supply chain planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Capacity, Inventory)
• Experience with ERP / APS / Planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply, demand, capacity, and inventory system outputs from planning tools.
• Identify data inconsistencies, logic breaks, and abnormal planning signals.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on output issues and implement fixes.
• Build and maintain standard reports, dashboards, and deep‑dive analyses.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Planning, IT, and Business teams to resolve planning issues.
• Translate system issues into clear problem statements for IT or system owners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Debug complex outputs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

BI tools

Job description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

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 resolve planning issues.
• Translate system issues into clear problem statements for IT or system owners.
• Support planners with fact‑based analysis to make informed decisions.

4. Reporting & Insights

• Build and maintain standard reports, dashboards, and deep‑dive analyses.
• Highlight key risk areas such as capacity shortfalls, inventory risks, or supply mismatches.
• Present findings concisely with recommendations and next steps.

5. Process & System Enhancement

• Document recurring issues, root causes, and fixes.
• Support UAT, enhancements, or new logic rollouts in planning systems.
• Contribute to automation and simplification of planning and analytics workflows.

REQUIRED:

• 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 communications; able to produce concise, relevant, strategically driven documents and presentations to leaders.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to debug complex system outputs.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Supply chain planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Capacity, Inventory)
  • Advanced Excel (formulas, pivots, lookups; VBA/Power Query is a plus)
  • SQL / Python / BI tools (nice to have)
• Experience working with ERP / APS / Planning systems (HDD experience preferred)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.