Head of Product Cost Management

1 week ago

Milpitas, California, United States Western Digital Full time

Company Overview

At Western Digital, we are driven by a vision to fuel global innovation and expand the horizons of technology, transforming the seemingly impossible into reality.

As a core entity, Western Digital thrives on problem-solving. With the right technology, extraordinary achievements are within reach. Our innovations have been pivotal, such as supporting the monumental achievement of landing a man on the moon.

We proudly partner with some of the world's largest and fastest-growing organizations. From enhancing competitive gaming platforms to creating safer cities and smarter, more connected vehicles, and powering the data centers for many of the biggest names in public cloud, Western Digital is at the forefront of a brighter, more intelligent future.

Whether binge-watching your favorite shows, engaging on social media, or shopping online, Western Digital is the backbone of the storage infrastructure that supports these activities. The flash memory card that captures your cherished moments? That's our innovation, too.

Our extensive portfolio encompasses a variety of technologies, storage devices, and platforms tailored for both businesses and consumers. Our data-centric solutions include the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk, and WD brands.

Today's unique challenges call for your specialized skills. Together, we can redefine the future of data.

Role Overview

We are in search of a strategic and innovative Director of Product Optimization to lead our consumer flash division. This position is dedicated to driving cost efficiency within our product offerings and ensuring optimal utilization and planning of NAND Nodal within our consumer product range. The ideal candidate will adopt a design-to-value (DtV) strategy to meet these objectives, guaranteeing effective cost structures and resource allocation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost Efficiency:

Spearhead and oversee the comprehensive cost efficiency initiatives for consumer flash products. Formulate and execute strategies aimed at reducing expenses across the product spectrum. Collaborate with product management, engineering, commodity management, and finance teams to meet cost objectives. Establish and manage cost oversight programs, ensuring their effective and efficient implementation. Evaluate program outcomes and promote continuous enhancements.

NAND Nodal Utilization and Strategy:

Assist in the integration and strategizing of NAND Nodal transitions to enhance performance and cost. Work in tandem with memory planning and category product teams to incorporate optimized NAND nodes into product designs. Assess and comprehend the implications of NAND memory node transitions on cost and performance.

Design to Value (DtV):

Provide strategic direction and oversight for DtV initiatives, ensuring the achievement of DtV objectives across business units. Develop roadmaps and take responsibility for DtV goals and timelines. Communicate DtV priorities, methodologies, and progress across cross-functional teams. Foster relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable approach to DtV. Drive value-cost trade-offs by engaging the steering committee on recommendations and supporting data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Demonstrated experience in cost program management or finance, ideally within the consumer electronics sector. Strong grasp of bill of materials (BOM) and cost accounting frameworks. Exceptional cross-functional collaboration abilities and the capacity to lead and influence teams. Familiarity with NAND memory node transitions and their effects on cost and performance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail. Capability to establish and manage cost breakdown and competitive analysis initiatives. Outstanding communication skills, adept at presenting cost-related data and insights clearly. Proven track record in driving substantial cost efficiency projects with measurable outcomes.

Competencies:

Impact-driven business leader with credibility across various functions. Strong influencing capabilities to foster cross-functional alignment and drive value-cost trade-off decisions. Independent thinker with the ability to articulate and advocate for a personal perspective.

This position is vital in ensuring our profit margins are maximized, competitive pricing is upheld, and our consumer flash products are strategically positioned in the marketplace. If you are a strategic leader passionate about cost efficiency and innovative planning, we welcome your interest in this opportunity.

Additional Information

Western Digital is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, ensuring no discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment based on any of these characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all employment aspects.

Western Digital values the power and potential of diversity. As a global entity, we believe that the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to reflect it within our organization. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

Western Digital is also committed to providing opportunities to applicants with disabilities, ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and hiring process.

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