Director, Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

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. Description Sandisk is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Supply Chain Planning & Optimization to lead high-impact initiatives across global supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, and business strategy. This role combines deep industry expertise, advanced analytics, and executive-level influence to improve demand-supply alignment, optimize inventory and capacity, and translate complex operational challenges into measurable business outcomes. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Lead global supply chain planning and optimization strategies across demand, supply, capacity, materials, inventory, and production planning. Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks while balancing service, cost, inventory, capacity, and revenue objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing data-driven recommendations, scenario analyses, and executive decision support. Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, governance, and benefits realization. Partner with Business Units, Fab Operations, Product Planning, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, and IT to align plans and execution. Drive optimization of memory, materials and capex to support product priorities and revenue targets. Champion advanced analytics, financial modeling, and decision-support capabilities using Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and optimization methods. Guide the use and evolution of Advanced Planning Systems, including Blue Yonder or i2, and enterprise platforms such as SAP. Sponsor continuous improvement, process transformation, automation, and planning capability development across Global Operations. Build and develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and bias for action. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or a related field. Minimum 12 years of relevant industry experience in supply chain planning, production planning, industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or operations strategy. Proven leadership experience in a complex global manufacturing environment, with responsibility for cross-functional programs and organizational change. Deep knowledge of demand, supply, inventory, capacity, materials, and production planning practices. Strong analytical capability, including scenario analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven problem solving. Experience with Advanced Planning Systems such as Blue Yonder or i2 and enterprise systems such as SAP. Advanced proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or Power BI. Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder influence, and presentation skills. Preferred Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Ope…

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