Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for critical capital equipment across Western Digital's global manufacturing operations, driving cost optimization, supply continuity, and technology innovation in alignment with WD's operational excellence and business objectives.
Lead and independently execute assigned global trade and ERP‑related projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
Define and document project scope, deliverables, requirements, tasks, and timelines aligned with Global Trade and enterprise objectives.
Translate complex business and regulatory requirements into detailed process flows, functional specifications, and system designs for Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM), Customs Management, and related ERP platforms.
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Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to resolve quality concerns, negotiate specifications, and ensure continuous improvement in material delivery
Manage Sputter Target inventory, including procurement planning, stock level optimization, and supplier coordination to ensure consistent material availability
Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and testing protocols for Sputter Target materials to meet Sputter Media specifications and process requirements
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To plan, coordinate, and follow up on sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation.
To audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, include online SPC and procedure conformance.
To lead sputter process-related issues troubleshooting (common causes), work closely with the shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting & improvement to achieve sputter utilization (downtime), yield & quality goals.
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Design, develop, implement, and deliver structured training programs through classroom, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and blended learning methods to build operator competency and support operational excellence.
Facilitate new hire orientation for CW, onboarding, role-specific certification, cross-functional training, and annual plant-wide competency recertification programs.
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve training materials, work instructions, competency assessments, and certification criteria to ensure consistent knowledge transfer across manufacturing operations.
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