Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Specialist

Location: Bangalore, India

General Information
Job Name
Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Specialist
Country/Region
India
State
Karnataka
City
Bangalore
Work Location
Bangalore Venus Office (IBK)
Work Mode
Employees work in a hybrid mode
Exemption Status
Exempt
Business Function
Supply Chain Planning & Optimization
Employment Type
Full-time
Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. 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. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.
Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Responsible for owning, managing, improving, and enhancing existing systems and processes within the Supply Chain domain.
+ Coordinate with planning teams in Asia and IT teams to drive changes and improvements in existing systems.
+ Work with various departments to identify initiatives, projects, enhancements, and process improvements to address business requirements and challenges.
+ Gather business requirements, analyze needs, and conceptualize solutions to address business problems.
+ Drive identified initiatives, projects, enhancements, and process improvements end-to-end across pre-scope, requirements, design, development, FUT, UAT, change management, go-live, and post-go-live support.
+ Identify opportunities to leverage AI/GenAI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve Supply Chain planning processes, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
+ Partner with business and IT teams to explore and implement AI-enabled solutions for relevant Supply Chain use cases.
+ Make optimal trade-offs between schedule, resources, and scope, applying technical and business knowledge to address key risks, challenges, and obstacles.
+ Responsible for timely project delivery while collaborating with IT and business teams.
+ Review project plans and timelines and ensure alignment and support from relevant stakeholders.
+ Provide user training for new systems, processes, initiatives, and enhancements.
+ Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and identify appropriate actions and owners.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
+ 4+ years of relevant work experience in a top-tier company, driving programs or projects related to Supply Chain.
+ Highly proficient in written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce concise, relevant, and strategically driven documents and presentations for leadership.
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to support decisions and recommendations using data.
+ Ability to influence without authority through data, facts, and structured problem-solving.
+ Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and build trusted relationships.
PREFERRED:
+ Experience with JDA i2 FP, JDA i2 SCP, and SAP/Oracle ERP.
+ Exposure to AI/GenAI technologies and their application in Supply Chain planning, analytics, process optimization, or automation.
+ Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and use cases for improving productivity, decision-making, and business processes is preferred.
SKILLS:
+ MS Office, basic SQL, optimization techniques, basic statistics, and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
+ End-to-end Supply Chain processes, manufacturing concepts, and project management.
+ Understanding of AI/GenAI concepts, automation, and data-driven solutions.
Additional Information
Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.