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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.
Job Description
Sandisk is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Supply Chain Planning & Optimization to lead high-impact initiatives across global supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, and business strategy. This role combines deep industry expertise, advanced analytics, and executive-level influence to improve demand-supply alignment, optimize inventory and capacity, and translate complex operational challenges into measurable business outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead global supply chain planning and optimization strategies across demand, supply, capacity, materials, inventory, and production planning.
- Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks while balancing service, cost, inventory, capacity, and revenue objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing data-driven recommendations, scenario analyses, and executive decision support.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, governance, and benefits realization.
- Partner with Business Units, Fab Operations, Product Planning, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, and IT to align plans and execution.
- Drive optimization of memory, materials and capex to support product priorities and revenue targets.
- Champion advanced analytics, financial modeling, and decision-support capabilities using Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and optimization methods.
- Guide the use and evolution of Advanced Planning Systems, including Blue Yonder or i2, and enterprise platforms such as SAP.
- Sponsor continuous improvement, process transformation, automation, and planning capability development across Global Operations.
- Build and develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and bias for action.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant industry experience in supply chain planning, production planning, industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or operations strategy.
- Proven leadership experience in a complex global manufacturing environment, with responsibility for cross-functional programs and organizational change.
- Deep knowledge of demand, supply, inventory, capacity, materials, and production planning practices.
- Strong analytical capability, including scenario analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven problem solving.
- Experience with Advanced Planning Systems such as Blue Yonder or i2 and enterprise systems such as SAP.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or Power BI.
- Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder influence, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
- Experience in semiconductor, memory, electronics, or another complex high-volume manufacturing industry.
- Experience leading global teams and enterprise-wide supply chain transformation.
- Experience applying optimization, simulation, predictive analytics, or decision-science methods to supply chain problems.
Core Competencies
Strategic leadership | Supply chain expertise | Executive influence | Advanced analytics | Transformation leadership | Cross-functional collaboration | Talent development | Bias for action
Additional Information
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 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.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/16/2026 (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.
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.
Job Description
Sandisk is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Supply Chain Planning & Optimization to lead high-impact initiatives across global supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, and business strategy. This role combines deep industry expertise, advanced analytics, and executive-level influence to improve demand-supply alignment, optimize inventory and capacity, and translate complex operational challenges into measurable business outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead global supply chain planning and optimization strategies across demand, supply, capacity, materials, inventory, and production planning.
- Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks while balancing service, cost, inventory, capacity, and revenue objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing data-driven recommendations, scenario analyses, and executive decision support.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation, governance, and benefits realization.
- Partner with Business Units, Fab Operations, Product Planning, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering, and IT to align plans and execution.
- Drive optimization of memory, materials and capex to support product priorities and revenue targets.
- Champion advanced analytics, financial modeling, and decision-support capabilities using Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and optimization methods.
- Guide the use and evolution of Advanced Planning Systems, including Blue Yonder or i2, and enterprise platforms such as SAP.
- Sponsor continuous improvement, process transformation, automation, and planning capability development across Global Operations.
- Build and develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and bias for action.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant industry experience in supply chain planning, production planning, industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, or operations strategy.
- Proven leadership experience in a complex global manufacturing environment, with responsibility for cross-functional programs and organizational change.
- Deep knowledge of demand, supply, inventory, capacity, materials, and production planning practices.
- Strong analytical capability, including scenario analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven problem solving.
- Experience with Advanced Planning Systems such as Blue Yonder or i2 and enterprise systems such as SAP.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or Power BI.
- Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder influence, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
- Experience in semiconductor, memory, electronics, or another complex high-volume manufacturing industry.
- Experience leading global teams and enterprise-wide supply chain transformation.
- Experience applying optimization, simulation, predictive analytics, or decision-science methods to supply chain problems.
Core Competencies
Strategic leadership | Supply chain expertise | Executive influence | Advanced analytics | Transformation leadership | Cross-functional collaboration | Talent development | Bias for action
Additional Information
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 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.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/16/2026 (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.
#LI-JB1
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain optimization jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or a related field
- Proficiency in supply chain planning software such as SAP IBP, Oracle SCM, or Blue Yonder
- Experience building and running quantitative models for demand forecasting, network design, or inventory optimization
- Familiarity with SQL or Python for data extraction, analysis, and scenario modeling
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects involving procurement, logistics, and finance stakeholders
Tips for Your Supply Chain Optimization Job Search
Quantify your impact with operational metrics
Recruiters for supply chain optimization roles expect numbers, not narratives. Convert your work into measurable outcomes: reduction in carrying costs, improvement in fill rates, or shrinkage in lead times. Vague claims about process improvement will not move your resume past an ATS or a hiring manager.
List the planning tools you have used
Supply chain optimization postings screen heavily for software experience. Name the specific platforms you have worked in, whether SAP IBP, Oracle SCM, Blue Yonder, or o9 Solutions. Listing broad categories like 'ERP systems' without naming the tools signals surface-level exposure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supply chain optimization openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your methodology
Network optimization, lean Six Sigma, and S&OP are treated as distinct skill sets by most hiring teams. Filter openings by the methodology named in the job description and tailor your resume to mirror that language exactly, so your application clears both automated screening and human review.
Prepare a case study for the technical interview
Supply chain optimization interviews routinely include a data problem or scenario exercise. Prepare one concrete case study where you identified an inefficiency, modeled alternatives, and implemented a solution. Walk through the data sources you used, the tradeoffs you weighed, and the measurable result.
Negotiate using scope and system complexity
When a salary offer comes in, anchor your counter on the scale of the supply chain you have managed: SKU count, number of nodes in the network, or annual spend under management. These are the dimensions hiring managers use internally to grade the role, and they give your counter a factual foundation.
Supply Chain Optimization Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supply chain optimizations?
The companies hiring the most supply chain optimizations right now include Amazon, Target, and Deloitte, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in large manufacturers, major retailers, and third-party logistics providers.
How many supply chain optimization jobs are remote?
About 100% of supply chain optimization openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though on-site roles remain common for positions tied to distribution centers or manufacturing plants. Network design, demand planning, and analytics-heavy roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring direct coordination with warehouse operations are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a supply chain optimization?
Start with a degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or a quantitative business discipline. Build hands-on experience in demand planning, inventory management, or logistics analysis, then develop proficiency in at least one major planning platform. Earning an APICS certification like the CSCP or CPIM strengthens your candidacy for mid-level roles. Most practitioners move up from analyst or planner positions as they demonstrate measurable impact on cost or service levels.
Can I get a supply chain optimization job with little experience?
Entry into supply chain optimization is most practical through adjacent roles such as supply chain analyst, demand planner, or operations analyst, where you build the modeling and data skills the field requires. Internships, co-ops, or project work involving forecasting or inventory analysis are the most direct on-ramps. Demonstrating comfort with Excel-based modeling or SQL queries, even through coursework or personal projects, addresses the biggest gap employers see in early-career candidates.
What does the supply chain optimization interview process look like?
Most supply chain optimization hiring processes include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your analytical background and past projects, and a technical or case interview where you work through a supply chain problem using data. Some employers add a take-home exercise involving network modeling or scenario analysis. Final rounds typically involve cross-functional stakeholders from finance, operations, or logistics who assess how well you communicate trade-offs to non-technical audiences.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain optimization jobs?
You can find and apply to supply chain optimization jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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