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Director of Product Optimization

2 months ago

Milpitas, California, United States Western Digital Full time

Company Overview

Western Digital is a leading technology company that powers global innovation and pushes the boundaries of technology to make the impossible possible.

Our company is built on a foundation of problem-solving, and we achieve extraordinary things with the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that, helping people put a man on the moon and enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world, from energizing competitive gaming platforms to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud.

Our technology supports the storage infrastructure behind many platforms, and we're the company behind that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices, and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Product Optimization to join our consumer flash company. This role focuses on driving cost optimization in our products and supporting the right NAND Nodal usage and planning within our consumer product portfolio.

The successful candidate will employ a design-to-value (DtV) approach to achieve these goals, ensuring optimal cost structures and effective resource planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the overall cost optimization efforts for consumer flash products.
  • Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs across the product portfolio.
  • Collaborate with product management, engineering, commodity management, and finance teams to achieve cost targets.
  • Establish and oversee cost management programs, ensuring their effective and efficient execution.
  • Monitor program performance and drive continuous improvements.

NAND Nodal Usage and Planning

  • Support the integration and planning of NAND Nodal transitions to optimize performance and cost.
  • Work closely with the memory planning and category product teams to incorporate optimized NAND nodes into product designs.
  • Analyze and understand the impact of NAND memory node transitions on cost and performance.

Design to Value (DtV)

  • Provide strategic guidance and direction for DtV efforts, ensuring the delivery of DtV targets across business units.
  • Establish roadmaps and assume accountability for DtV targets and timelines.
  • Communicate DtV priorities, processes, and progress across the cross-functional teams.
  • Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a holistic and sustainable approach to DtV.
  • Drive value-cost tradeoffs by engaging the steering committee on recommendations and supporting fact-based decisions.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in cost program management or finance, preferably in the consumer electronics industry.
  • Strong understanding of bill of materials (BOM) and cost accounting models.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to lead and influence teams.
  • Knowledge of NAND memory node transitions and their impact on cost and performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to set up and manage cost teardown and competitive analysis programs.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting cost-related data and insights clearly.
  • Experience in driving significant cost optimization initiatives with a measurable impact.

Competencies

  • Impact-focused business leader with credibility across multiple functions.
  • Strong influencing skills to create cross-functional alignment and drive value-cost tradeoff decisions.
  • Independent thinker with the ability to develop and voice a personal point of view.

This role is critical in ensuring our profit margins are optimized, competitive pricing is maintained, and our consumer flash products are strategically positioned in the market. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for cost optimization and innovative planning, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.