Manager, Upstream Resiliency

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

7d•$142,000 - $241,400•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing strongly preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Benefits

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
Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan
Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents)