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.
About the role
As a Supply Chain Program Manager in the Supply Chain Center of Excellence, you will work alongside some of the most experienced and accomplished minds across Western Digital's Supply Chain functions, while engaging with the newest and most cutting-edge ideas in the field. Your role is to bring the two together, combining proven expertise with emerging thinking so that they work in harmony and deliver results. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business or a related field
- A track record of leading process improvement or transformation work with measurable results
- Hands-on familiarity with AI and automation, including generative AI tools, and the curiosity to apply them to real supply chain problems
- Organizational change management experience
- Experience leading and developing Program Managers or cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to frame executive decisions and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
More about this role
As a Supply Chain Program Manager in the Supply Chain Center of Excellence, you will work alongside some of the most experienced and accomplished minds across Western Digital's Supply Chain functions, while engaging with the newest and most cutting-edge ideas in the field. Your role is to bring the two together, combining proven expertise with emerging thinking so that they work in harmony and deliver results.
You will be awarded opportunities across the full spectrum of Supply Chain functions, engaging with established leaders in Logistics, Direct Procurement, Indirect Procurement, Planning, Risk and Resiliency, Operations and beyond. Rather than relying on authority, you will build consensus through influence and persuasion, grounded in both hard facts and qualitative insight. Success depends on strong dependency management, stakeholder alignment and clear communication across functions that may have other priorities.
How we Operate
These are the behaviors expected every day. They map to the WD Leadership Expectations and define the standard that this position role models for the wider team.
- Own the outcome, not the tracker. The plan is an instrument. The measure is whether...
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