Manager, Upstream Resiliency

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Upstream Risk Identification & Strategy

• Establish and scale a multi-layer upstream resiliency framework across portfolios
• Lead identification and prioritization of high-risk components (e.g., single source, constrained markets, capacity gaps)
• Drive forward-looking risk assessments (4Q/8Q horizon) leveraging supplier performance, lead times, and market intelligence 
• Define risk taxonomy, scoring methodology, and prioritization standards

2. Mitigation Ownership & Execution

• Own end-to-end mitigation strategy for high-risk components
• Translate risks into structured mitigation plans (alternate sourcing, qualification, LTAs, safety stock, capacity alignment)
• Ensure clear accountability, timelines, and closure of mitigation actions across all workstreams
• Drive measurable reduction in top supply risk exposure and escalation frequency

3. Cross-Functional Orchestration

• Lead alignment across Engineering (design/qualification), Planning (supply parameters), and Commodity Management (contracts)
• Resolve cross-functional gaps, dependencies, and decision bottlenecks
• Act as the procurement lead in NPI and readiness forums to influence design, sourcing, and supply decisions
• Ensure Procurement is embedded early to improve decision velocity and outcomes 

4. Governance & Operating Model

• Establish and run structured governance (weekly execution, escalation, leadership reviews)
• Drive standardization of reporting, KPIs, and communication across resiliency workstreams
• Institutionalize repeatable operating rhythms for risk review, mitigation tracking, and escalation
• Enable consistent executive visibility into supply risk and mitigation progress

5. Data, Analytics & Digital Enablement

• Drive transition from manual tracking to automated dashboards and integrated data visibility
• Define critical KPIs (risk exposure, mitigation coverage, cycle time, supplier readiness)
• Partner with digital/PMO teams to build scalable tools for component-level risk visibility and predictive analytics 

6. Program Performance & Impact

• Deliver measurable improvements in:
  • Supply assurance and continuity
  • High-risk component mitigation coverage
  • Early risk detection and decision lead time
• Scale resiliency capability from pilot (eSSD) to full portfolio (cSSD, CS) 
• Reduce reactive firefighting through proactive risk management

7. Executive Communication

• Provide concise, data-driven updates to ELT/QBR/MBR forums
• Synthesize risk exposure, mitigation progress, and key decisions into executive-ready narratives
• Frame trade-offs, risks, and escalation asks clearly to senior leadership

REQUIRED:

• 10+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management in complex, global environments
• Proven experience leading cross-functional programs with Engineering, Planning, and Supplier Management
• Strong knowledge of supply risk drivers (single source, capacity, LT, contracts, geo exposure)
• Demonstrated ability to build governance models, KPIs, and executive reporting
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing strongly preferred
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Ability to present to all level of management / stakeholders and articulate strategies and performance metrics 

Communication Skills:  

1. Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
2. Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
3. Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required

What Success Looks Like

• Proactive identification and mitigation of upstream risks before impacting NBM execution
• Full ownership and visibility of high-risk components with clear mitigation status
• Scalable, repeatable resiliency operating model embedded across all portfolios
• Measurable reduction in supply risk exposure and execution variability
• Strong cross-functional alignment with clear accountability and decision velocity

Level Context (M109)

• Leads a critical strategic capability with enterprise-wide impact
• Drives outcomes through cross-functional influence and program leadership
• Owns governance, execution, and performance of a major transformation pillar

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/15/2026(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.