Manager, Upstream Resiliency at Sandisk — Milpitas, CA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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:

• Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required
• 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

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.