Planner, Production Control (Head & Media)

About the Company

At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We partner with large and high-growth organizations to enable systems for safer cities, power data centers and hyperscale cloud providers, and meet the data storage needs of the AI era.

Responsibilities

• Manage R8Q planning for Head & Media components
• Coordinate Head & Media combination pairing
• Conduct Head & Media demand and supply analysis
• Review Bill of Materials (BOMs) related to Head & Media planning
• Coordinate with Engineering and Component teams to optimize Head & Media supply
• Monitor and provide recommendations on issues that may present risks or opportunities to the organization
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships while ensuring effective communication
• Support all necessary BCM (Business Continuity Management) activities
• Understand IMS policies and contribute effectively to achieving organizational objectives and intended outcomes

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Currently pursuing or recently completed X degree in any field or equivalent experience
• Experience or strong academic/project background in procurement or planning role in electronic or manufacturing environment
• PREFERRED: Experience in Planning & ERP system development & deployment (optional)
• Good understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes (MES and ERP)

Skills

• Knowledge of procurement activities, supply chain management, and MRP systems
• Strong negotiation and coordination skills
• Strong analysis skills
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Skills in computer literacy, Power BI, Python, R, C, SQL, and IT Program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD, designed to support individuals beginning their professional career through structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

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