Director, Supply Chain Planning and Capital Chief of ...

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, weu2019ve been doing just thatu2014our 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 Digitalu00ae, WDu00ae, and WD_BLACKu2122. 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 worldu2019s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Todayu2019s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description Role Summary The Director, Strategy & Chief of Staff is a strategic operator and trusted advisor to the VP of Supply Chain, Capital, and Inventory Planning in a fastu2011paced technology environment. This leader drives clarity, prioritization, and execution across a portfolio that supports hardware development, cloud infrastructure growth, digital supply chain systems, and capital-intensive scaling initiatives. You will help shape longu2011term strategy, align crossu2011functional teams (Product, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Data/Analytics), and ensure operational excellence across planning cycles. This role is ideal for a highu2011capacity, techu2011savvy leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, analytics, and executive enablement. Scope + Supply Chain, Capital, and Inventory Planning for Western Digitalu2019s entire portfolio supporting $12B/year revenue growing at ~20% per year + 10 Global Factories supporting wafer, Head, Substrate, Media, and final Hard Disk Drive assembly and test + Four Primary Customer Segments u2013 Cloud, Client, Platforms, and Consumer/Channel Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Technology Enablement + Co-develop multiu2011year supply chain and capital strategies that support hardware launches, global fulfillment, infrastructure scaling, and automation investments. + Lead strategy formulation for digital supply chain transformationu2014tools, data platforms, forecasting systems, and end-to-end visibility solutions. + Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML models for demand planning, IoT for inventory tracking, supply chain digital twins) and drive adoption roadmaps. Chief of Staff Responsibilities + Serve as the VPu2019s strategic advisor and operational proxy across both internal and external stakeholder forums. + Orchestrate operational rhythms such as QBRs, annual planning, OKR cycles, and investment prioritization reviews. + Ensure alignment between engineering, product, operations, and finance on roadmap dependencies, data needs, and capital allocations. + Structure decision-making frameworks and eliminate operational friction across teams. + Work with the VP on the Organizational Strategy, hiring decisions, and talent development Executive Communication & Storytelling + Craft narrative-driven, data-backed presentations for C-level, Board, and cross-functional executives. + Translate operational complexity into simple, strategic insights that guide executive decision-making. + Represent the VP in leadership meetings, program reviews, vendor engagements, and operational forums as needed. Cross-Functional Program & Portfolio Management + Partner with functional leaders on missionu2011critical programs such as capacity expansion, dualu2011sourcing strategies, supply chain resiliency efforts, and nextu2011gen planning tool deployments. + Establish a program management structure to track progress, risks, KPIs, and outcomes across a diverse portfolio of initiatives. + Build business cases and analytical models that drive investment decisions for cloud infrastructure, hardware supply, and automation. Operational Excellence in a Scaling Tech Environment + Design scalable processes that maintain agilityu2014balancing rapid innovation cycles with operational stability and governance. + Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Product to align capital budgets with technology roadmaps and infrastructure timelines. + Develop mechanisms for data-driven supply chain decisionsu2014supporting realu2011time analytics, cost modeling, and scenario planning. Qualifications Qualifications Required + Extensive experience in supply chain, operations, strategy, or related domainsu2014ideally in a fast-scaling tech, hardware, semiconductors, or cloud infrastructure environment. + Experience partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance in a technology company. + Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives for senior executives. + Strong analytical and modeling skills; comfort with large data sets and technology-forward planning ecosystems. + Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives in matrixed organizations. + Ability to influence without authority in high-velocity, ambiguous environments. Preferred + Experience with cloud, device, or hardware supply chains (e.g., semiconductors, compute/storage, networking equipment). + Familiarity with techu2011focused planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis, Oracle, etc.). + Knowledge of AI/ML applications in forecasting, automation, or supply chain optimization. + MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a quantitative field. Leadership Competencies + Tech-Savvy Problem Solver: Quickly grasps technical concepts and system interdependencies. + Executive Presence: Represents the VP and the function with credibility and confidence. + Systems Thinking: Understands how hardware, software, and supply chain converge in a tech ecosystem. + Data-Driven Leadership: Leverages analytics to drive clarity and influence decisions. + Agile Operator: Balances strategic long-term planning with rapid execution. + Collaborative Influencer: Builds trust across engineering, product, and operations. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a personu2019s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the personu2019s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the

Created: 2026-03-11