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Western Digital Director, Supply Chain Planning and Capital Chief of Staff and Strategy
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Supply Chain Planning and Capital Chief of Staff and Strategy

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Job DescriptionRole SummaryThe Director, Strategy & Chief of Staff is a strategic operator and trusted advisor to the VP of Supply Chain, Capital, and Inventory Planning in a fast‑paced technology environment. This leader drives clarity, prioritization, and execution across a portfolio that supports hardware development, cloud infrastructure growth, digital supply chain systems, and capital-intensive scaling initiatives.You will help shape long‑term strategy, align cross‑functional teams (Product, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Data/Analytics), and ensure operational excellence across planning cycles. This role is ideal for a high‑capacity, tech‑savvy leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, analytics, and executive enablement.ScopeSupply Chain, Capital, and Inventory Planning for Western Digital’s entire portfolio supporting $12B/year revenue growing at ~20% per year10 Global Factories supporting wafer, Head, Substrate, Media, and final Hard Disk Drive assembly and testFour Primary Customer Segments – Cloud, Client, Platforms, and Consumer/ChannelKey ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Technology EnablementCo-develop multi‑year supply chain and capital strategies that support hardware launches, global fulfillment, infrastructure scaling, and automation investments.Lead strategy formulation for digital supply chain transformation—tools, data platforms, forecasting systems, and end-to-end visibility solutions.Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML models for demand planning, IoT for inventory tracking, supply chain digital twins) and drive adoption roadmaps.Chief of Staff ResponsibilitiesServe as the VP’s strategic advisor and operational proxy across both internal and external stakeholder forums.Orchestrate operational rhythms such as QBRs, annual planning, OKR cycles, and investment prioritization reviews.Ensure alignment between engineering, product, operations, and finance on roadmap dependencies, data needs, and capital allocations.Structure decision-making frameworks and eliminate operational friction across teams.Work with the VP on the Organizational Strategy, hiring decisions, and talent developmentExecutive Communication & StorytellingCraft narrative-driven, data-backed presentations for C-level, Board, and cross-functional executives.Translate operational complexity into simple, strategic insights that guide executive decision-making.Represent the VP in leadership meetings, program reviews, vendor engagements, and operational forums as needed.Cross-Functional Program & Portfolio ManagementPartner with functional leaders on mission‑critical programs such as capacity expansion, dual‑sourcing strategies, supply chain resiliency efforts, and next‑gen planning tool deployments.Establish a program management structure to track progress, risks, KPIs, and outcomes across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.Build business cases and analytical models that drive investment decisions for cloud infrastructure, hardware supply, and automation.Operational Excellence in a Scaling Tech EnvironmentDesign scalable processes that maintain agility—balancing rapid innovation cycles with operational stability and governance.Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Product to align capital budgets with technology roadmaps and infrastructure timelines.Develop mechanisms for data-driven supply chain decisions—supporting real‑time analytics, cost modeling, and scenario planning.

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