Demand Supply Planner

Western Digital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading global storage solutions company in San Jose is seeking a New College Graduate as an Industrial Engineer for the HDD Supply Planning team. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and relevant internship experience, with strong skills in data analytics and communication. You will be responsible for creating demand signals, collaborating with various teams, and monitoring forecasts to optimize operations. The role offers a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent positive results.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and relational skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong active listening and ability to determine client needs; sound judgment when handling sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Creating weekly–monthly–quarterly demand signals.
• Collaborating with Sales and Business Unit.
• Communicating critical demand changes.
• Monitoring forecasted demand vs actual consumption.
• Supporting UAT efforts for new Advanced Planning system.
• Publish daily demand-supply reports for customer commitments.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Data analytics and visualization skillsets

Excellent written and oral communication

Interpersonal and relational skills

Self-motivation and multi-tasking

Strong active listening skills

Decision-making based on facts

Influencing and coordinating others

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Job description

Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a New College Graduate to join our HDD Supply Planning team as an Industrial Engineer. The ideal candidate will enter the company with a solid foundation in supply chain management and data analytics, along with relevant internship or work experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating weekly–monthly–quarterly demand signals for operations team to source and build HDD
• Collaborating with Sales, Business Unit and Account Management teams to align supply with Customer demand
• Driving strategic discussions with the BU to align on inventory staging and trade‑off opportunities
• Communicating critical demand changes with Factory teams proactively and working to optimize capacity as much as possible
• Working closely with Product Managers for End‑Of‑Life planning and new product transitions while minimizing inventory exposure
• Publishing daily demand supply reports for customer commits
• Monitoring forecasted demand vs. actual consumption and providing input to prioritize factory schedules
• Driving continuous process area improvements
• Supporting UAT efforts while the company implements a new Advanced Planning system

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering Statistics with a minimum of three years of work experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; other data analytics and data visualization skillsets are a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and relational skills, with the ability to quickly develop relationships of trust and confidence with a variety of people and personalities at all levels within an organization
• Self‑motivated with the ability to effectively multi‑task and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Strong active listening skills with the ability to ask thoughtful and probing questions to determine client needs
• Ability to make clear, logical decisions based on facts, taking into account the big picture, long‑ and short‑term effects, and exercising sound judgment when handling complaints, confidential and sensitive issues
• Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent positive results through influencing, coordinating, and managing the efforts of others

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, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, medical condition, marital status, disabilities, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual based on these characteristics. 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 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 hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• Employee pay position within the salary range may be based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs.
• The salary range is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The actual pay may be higher or lower. The range is applicable for jobs performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
• If your position is non‑exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. Overtime may be paid based on shift differential as well.
• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”). You may also be eligible to participate in our annual Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) program, which includes restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents. Eligibility varies by role.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, tax‑advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, tuition reimbursement, transit, the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The availability of bonuses, commission, benefits, or any other compensation is at the company’s discretion and may be modified at any time.

Notice To Candidates

Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. If you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to the Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email [e-mail].

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Supply Chain

Industries

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing