Planner 2, Materials

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

• Plan and purchase precious metal according to precious metal target demand in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage and process PR per guided lead time to support production need and timely settle consumed precious target.
• Provide long-term forecasts to suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Target (precious metal) shipment follows up & supplier delivery monitoring.
• Manage precious metal target turn over, track precious metal movement, monitor pool account and reconciliation activities.
• Manage and control inventory level according to management goal set.
• Manage End of Life (EOL) and inventory aging risk to minimize material exposure.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
• To comply with Legal requirements (EMS, OHSMS), Regulatory Requirements (RBA, QMS, IMS), purchasing policies and procedures.
• Support SOX/IMS/BCMS activity and audit compliance.
• Coach and train junior staff in all procurement matters.
• Participate in cost saving projects and support Commodity Manager on cost saving analysis.
• Support Commodity Manager on Supplier Performance Review activity and data compilation.
• Participate in alternative or 2nd source development.
• Support NPI purchase requisition.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and mitigation action execution.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in electronic or manufacturing environment.
• Procurement and planning related experience.

Skills :

• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain activities and MRP system (Material Requirement Planning)
• Good command of spoken and written English

Preferred :

• Computer literacy, proficiency in Oracle, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Possess good analytical and logical thinking.
• Good negotiation, communication, and coordination skills
• Flexible and adaptable

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WD 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.

WD 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.