Buyer 4, Procurement

Company Description

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Major Job related with the activities of Material Planning and purchasing of Contract Manufacture management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysis worldwide sites Material Plan & CSF, publish forecast to CM, follow CM to run MRP , release PR/PO /vendor forecast, Maintain DSI and full kits commitment , review quarterly supply visibility .
• Review factory loading plan, material long term supply, potential shortage; Drive CM and their suppliers for PO reschedule in & out.
• Work with central planning/operation to analyze demand change trends. Balance loading / supply in CM and captive sites, deplete potential excess and solve shortage; drive strategy SS in SKU and Component level to mitigate supply risk.
• Work with Global Commodity team on sourcing allocation, second source qualification, suppliers’ localization; supply program (ie: VMI & JIT).
• Collaborate with R&D, PE, QA , GCM , WH , Operation to special control quality issue materials .
• Manage component inventory targets (WOO/WOI/WOS). Control CM ‘s safety stock at optimum level.
• General monthly excess report / Quarterly CM liability reports. Dispose CM ‘s excess stock & OPO, slow moving inventory, expired / aging materials.
• Activities of material readiness in NPI/ LVM stage. Risk buys, PO commitment, new material qualification, BOM, build matrix to execute New Product launch in CM sites.
• System and process enhancement.
• CM’s cost control on PPV, excess liability.
• CM’s performance and improvement evaluation.

Qualifications

• Candidate must process at least Bachelor’s degree or above in related field.
• Prefer working experience more than 5 years in Semi-conductor or Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry; Familiar with SMT and Final Assembly production input process.
• Professional Specialty in demand & forecast analysis, Material Planning, inventory control, supply commitment, order fulfillment, production build plan, system improvement, ODM or Contract Manufactures management.
• Working knowledge of ERP system (SAP, i2, Oracle), facility in using purchasing, planning, logistics, customs clearance systems.
• Ability to prepare purchasing related reporting and data representation function.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead meetings with internal team, CM sites, suppliers, and drive program closure.
• Have facility with Microsoft Office (Excel, Excel Macro, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills, self-motivated and result oriented.
• Prompt execution with great sense of urgency and accountability. Multiple tasks management capability and priority decision.
• Good in system thinking sense and solution development.
• Good team player, excellent communication and cooperate with multi-function team to achieve target and solve problem
• Digital procurement knowledge and system architecture build up capabilities.
• Computing programing capabilities
• Familiar with C#SHARP computing language

Additional Information

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 believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. 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 our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.