Lead Inventory Management Analyst

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: We are seeking an experienced Lead Inventory Management Analyst to serve as an individual contributor and program lead driving the transformation of inventory management across manufacturing operations. The role will develop and execute the roadmap toward a fully digitalized, data-driven and automated inventory management platform, integrating inventory governance, business-process digitalization, data analytics, IoT, factory automation and inline logistics. The successful candidate should possess strong business acumen, process orientation, strategic thinking, program management and stakeholder-management capabilities, with a proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable solutions and deliver measurable results. REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Information Systems, Business or related discipline. Relevant experience in inventory management, manufacturing operations, digital transformation, operational excellence or factory automation. Strong understanding of inventory control, Physical Inventory governance, manufacturing material flow and traceability. Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, with familiarity in MES, WMS or shop-floor systems. Good understanding of business-process digitalization, data platforms, system integration and workflow automation. Working knowledge of IoT and manufacturing automation technologies. Understanding of data analytics from descriptive, diagnostic, predictive to prescriptive analytics, with awareness of AI applications in manufacturing. Excellent project/program management and stakeholder-management skills. Strong business acumen, process orientation, strategic thinking and problem-solving capability. Highly goal-, deadline- and result-oriented, with strong ownership and execution discipline. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. PREFERRED: Experience in semiconductor, electronics or high-volume automated manufacturing Develop and drive the end-to-end inventory management transformation roadmap aligned with factory automation and manufacturing strategies. Strengthen inventory governance, Physical Inventory controls, inventory accuracy, traceability, discrepancy management and preventive controls. Lead transformation across key processes including wafer/component management, non-standard inventory, production accessories, cleaning processes, production kitting and material movement. Connect individual digitalization initiatives into an integrated end-to-end inventory management platform. Drive development of a structured data platform to support digitalization, analytics, automation and future AI capabilities. Advance analytics from descriptive and diagnostic to predictive and prescriptive capabilities to enable better operational decisions and management-by-exception. Identify and drive applications of IoT, RFID, sensors, real-time tracking and automated data capture to improve inventory visibility and material traceability. Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Automation and IT to integrate inventory processes with factory automation and inline logistics. Lead complex cross-functional programs with clear roadmaps, milestones, deadlines, risks, dependencies and measurable outcomes. Drive stakeholder alignment, change adoption and execution across multiple functions while maintaining strong ownership for results. Sandisk 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. Sandisk 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@sandisk.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: Sandisk has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Sandisk’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. 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