Sandisk

Manager, Upstream Resiliency

Milpitas, CA, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago

Data EngineeringProject ManagementSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

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.
These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations.

Lead identification and prioritization of high-risk components (e.g., single source, constrained markets, capacity gaps)
Drive forward-looking risk assessments (4Q/8Q horizon) leveraging supplier performance, lead times, and market intelligence
Own end-to-end mitigation strategy for high-risk components
Drive measurable reduction in top supply risk exposure and escalation frequency
Lead alignment across Engineering (design/qualification), Planning (supply parameters), and Commodity Management (contracts)
Act as the procurement lead in NPI and readiness forums to influence design, sourcing, and supply decisions
Drive standardization of reporting, KPIs, and communication across resiliency workstreams
Drive transition from manual tracking to automated dashboards and integrated data visibility
Partner with digital/PMO teams to build scalable tools for component-level risk visibility and predictive analytics
Deliver measurable improvements in:

Supply assurance and continuity
Scale resiliency capability from pilot (eSSD) to full portfolio (cSSD, CS)
Reduce reactive firefighting through proactive risk management
Executive Communication
Provide concise, data-driven updates to ELT/QBR/MBR forums
Synthesize risk exposure, mitigation progress, and key decisions into executive-ready narratives
Frame trade-offs, risks, and escalation asks clearly to senior leadership
10+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management in complex, global environments

Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required
What Success Looks Like
Proactive identification and mitigation of upstream risks before impacting NBM execution
Full ownership and visibility of high-risk components with clear mitigation status
Scalable, repeatable resiliency operating model embedded across all portfolios
Measurable reduction in supply risk exposure and execution variability
Strong cross-functional alignment with clear accountability and decision velocity
Level Context (M109)
Leads a critical strategic capability with enterprise-wide impact
Drives outcomes through cross-functional influence and program leadership

The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.
You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan.
RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
Translate risks into structured mitigation plans (alternate sourcing, qualification, LTAs, safety stock, capacity alignment)
Define critical KPIs (risk exposure, mitigation coverage, cycle time, supplier readiness)
High-risk component mitigation coverage

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