Principal Engineer – Program Management, Supply Chain Transformation

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. We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Program Management, Supply Chain Transformation to lead mid-to-large scale digital and AI-driven transformation initiatives across our global supply chain. This role will orchestrate complex cross-functional programs, manage senior executive stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of long-duration, high-impact initiatives across planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales operations.  The ideal candidate brings deep program management expertise, strong supply chain domain knowledge, hands-on experience with advanced planning tools (e.g., Blue Yonder ESP), and a solid technical foundation including SQL, Python, BI tools, and AI/ML concepts. Experience partnering with data science or AI engineering teams to operationalize decision-support models is a strong plus.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Program & Project Leadership  Lead and deliver end-to-end supply chain transformation programs  Deliver mid-to-long duration programs on time and within scope, with measurable business outcomes.  Own program scoping, governance, execution, risk, dependency management, and change control.  Cross-Functional Collaboration  Work closely with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Business Units, Finance, IT, and Data/AI teams.  Translate business requirements into executable program roadmaps and solution architectures.  Stakeholder & Executive Management  Engage senior executives, drive decision-making, and ensure strategic alignment across global functions.  Facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, and cross-organizational working groups.  Supply Chain Systems Expertise  Demonstrate deep expertise with advanced planning platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder ESP, SAP APO/IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle SCP).  Partner with IT and product teams to define system integration, data flows, and optimization strategies.  Technical Acumen (Enhanced with AI/ML)  Analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, and analytics platforms to support insights, scenario modeling, and program decisions.  Leverage Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to build executive dashboards and operational visuals.  Apply AI/ML literacy to: Interpret model outputs from forecasting, optimization, or anomaly-detection models.  Collaborate with data science teams to integrate machine learning into supply chain workflows.  Assess feasibility, risks, and business impact of AI-driven decision systems.  Use advanced Excel for modeling, simulation, and reporting.  Create impactful PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences.  Process Reengineering  Identify and drive process simplification, standardization, and automation opportunities.  Ensure digital solutions support scalability, agility, and long-term architectural alignment.  Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.  8+ years of experience in supply chain program/project management in high-tech or manufacturing.  Proven ability to deliver large-scale digital transformation programs.  Strong understanding of global supply chain planning and execution processes.  Hands-on experience with advanced planning systems (Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis).  Strong technical skills in SQL, Python, Power BI/Tableau, and Advanced Excel.  Excellent communication, executive presence, and cross-functional leadership skills.  Preferred:  Experience with GenAI or AI/ML-driven decision support systems (forecasting, MEIO, optimization, anomaly detection, intelligent workflows).  Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and data engineering best practices.  Exposure to project & product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Aha!, or similar.  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. 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