Global Director, Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

Sandisk; California (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a strategic Director of Supply Chain Planning & Optimization to lead global planning, inventory, and production optimization. You will drive cross-functional initiatives, deliver data-driven guidance to senior leaders, and align supply strategies with business priorities.

The role requires deep planning expertise, advanced analytics proficiency with Excel/SQL/Tableau/Power BI, and experience with Blue Yonder or i2 alongside SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, SCM, Engineering, Business or Analytics.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant industry experience in supply chain planning, production planning, industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or operations strategy.
• Proven leadership in a complex global manufacturing environment with cross-functional programs.
• Deep knowledge of demand, supply, inventory, capacity, materials, and production planning practices.
• Strong analytical capability including scenario analysis and financial modeling.
• Experience with Advanced Planning Systems such as Blue Yonder or i2 and enterprise systems such as SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder influence, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global supply chain planning and optimization across demand, supply, capacity, materials, inventory, and production planning.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks while balancing service, cost, inventory, capacity and revenue objectives.
• Provide data-driven recommendations, scenario analyses, and executive decision support.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation and benefits realization.
• Partner with Business Units, Fab Operations, Product Planning, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, and IT to align plans and execution.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Blue Yonder

i2

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Sandisk is seeking a strategic Director of Supply Chain Planning & Optimization to lead global planning, inventory, and production optimization. You will drive cross-functional initiatives, deliver data-driven guidance to senior leaders, and align supply strategies with business priorities.

The role requires deep planning expertise, advanced analytics proficiency with Excel/SQL/Tableau/Power BI, and experience with Blue Yonder or i2 alongside SAP.