# Material Planner – Spare Parts & Manufacturing Supplies at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000146839499?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-material-planner-spare-parts-and-manufacturing-supplies/

## About the role

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the availability of spare parts and manufacturing supplies to support ongoing manufacturing and maintenance operations. This position manages inventory planning parameters, monitors material levels, and creates purchase requisitions in Oracle Cloud. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, or inventory management in a manufacturing or maintenance support environment
- Proficiency in Oracle Cloud or equivalent ERP systems
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles, including min/max planning, safety stock, and lead time management
- Experience working with Engineering Change Notice (ECN) or similar change control processes
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-material-planner-spare-parts-and-manufacturing-supplies/