Planner, Production Control (Head & Media)

Company Description

At WD, 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, WD 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage R8Q planning for Head & Media components
• Coordinate Head & Media combination pairing
• Conduct Head & Media demand and supply analysis
• Review Bill of Materials (BOMs) related to Head & Media planning
• Coordinate with Engineering and Component teams to optimize Head & Media supply
• Monitor and provide recommendations on issues that may present risks or opportunities to the organization
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships while ensuring effective communication
• Support all necessary BCM (Business Continuity Management) activities
• Understand IMS policies and contribute effectively to achieving organizational objectives and intended outcomes

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed X degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience or strong academic/project background in procurement or planning role in electronic or manufacturing environment

PREFERRED:

• Experience in Planning & ERP system development & deployment is optional 
• Good understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes (MES and ERP)

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of procurement activities, supply chain management, and MRP systems
• Strong negotiation and coordination skills
• Strong Analysis skills
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Skills in computer literacy, Power BI
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information

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