Global Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Director

SanDisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks a strategic Director of Supply Chain Planning & Optimization to lead global planning across demand, supply, capacity and materials. You will partner with Fab Ops, Product Planning, and Finance to optimize inventory and drive efficiency.

You will use advanced analytics, financial modeling, and tools like Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI to inform executive decisions and achieve business outcomes. A strong background in SAP and 4IR-enabled optimization is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience in supply chain planning, production planning, industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or operations strategy.
• Leadership experience in a complex global manufacturing environment with cross-functional programs.
• Deep knowledge of demand, supply, inventory, capacity, materials, and production planning practices.
• Proven analytical capability including scenario analysis and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with Advanced Planning Systems such as Blue Yonder or i2 and SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder influence, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global supply chain planning and optimization strategies across demand, supply, capacity, materials, inventory, and production planning.
• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks while balancing service, cost, inventory, capacity, and revenue objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders with data-driven recommendations and scenario analyses.
• 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.
• Drive optimization of memory, materials and capex to support product priorities and revenue targets.
• Champion advanced analytics and decision-support capabilities using Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and optimization methods.
• Guide use and evolution of Advanced Planning Systems including Blue Yonder or i2 and SAP.
• Sponsor continuous improvement, process transformation, automation, and planning capability development across Global Operations.
• Build and develop a high-performing team and foster accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s in Business Analytics

Tools

Blue Yonder

i2

SAP

Job description

Sandisk seeks a strategic Director of Supply Chain Planning & Optimization to lead global planning across demand, supply, capacity and materials. You will partner with Fab Ops, Product Planning, and Finance to optimize inventory and drive efficiency.

You will use advanced analytics, financial modeling, and tools like Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI to inform executive decisions and achieve business outcomes. A strong background in SAP and 4IR-enabled optimization is preferred.