Total 9 job vacancies by Western Digital

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a diverse team processing global payments, auditing travel & expense claims, invoice processing, accurately and timely.
• Reviews and approves payment proposals and ensure compliance with accounts payable policies, audit requirements and controls.
• Reviews and approves Travel & Expense exceptions and ensure compliance with Travel & Expense policies, audit requirements and controls.
• Analyzes KPI’s and performance scorecards to improve efficiency and the level of customer service.
• Develops reports and continuous improvements that will benefit Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense.
• Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.
• May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders.
• Provides problem and invoice resolution assistance to vendors and internal company personnel with tact and diplomacy; act as a liaison between departments and vendors
• Be proactive and identify areas in need of improvement and take action to implement process improvements when appropriate to increase overall department capacity
• Provides effective and timely follow through with internal and external inquiries, issues and concerns
• Reviews workload and adjusts resources to provide accurate and timely processing consistent with policy and controls

As EMEA Collections Manager, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading direct management of collections analysts in EMEA time zone, supporting EMEA customers, Collections, reconciliation, customer engagement & cash forecast. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management:  Lead and mentor a team of accounts receivable analysts, providing guidance, training, and conducting regular performance evaluations to ensure team effectiveness and growth.
• Reporting & Analysis: Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and trackers on accounts receivable, meticulously monitoring collections activities and analyzing results. Identify areas for enhancement and implement strategic solutions to optimize processes.
• Delinquency Management: Vigilantly monitor accounts receivable aging reports, especially delinquent accounts, and devise actionable plans to reduce outstanding balances while positively influencing customer behavior.
• Cash Flow Management: Oversee cash forecast accuracy and track incoming payments against forecasted amounts to ensure financial stability and operational continuity.
• Reconciliation & Dispute Management: Scrutinize open aging line items, both debits and credits, and facilitate account reconciliations as necessary. Collaborate with various internal teams, including Credit, Sales, Biz Ops, RMA, Logistics, Tax, CMR, Treasury, Rebates, AR Maintenance, Cash Application, Cash Management and Accounts Payable, to swiftly resolve billing discrepancies and customer issues.
• Policy & Procedure Oversight: Review and enhancement of global Accounts Receivable policies, practices, and systems. Engage with business partners to implement process improvements and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Compliance & Record Keeping: Enforce adherence to company policies and maintain all necessary records to meet internal and external audit requirements. Safeguard files, transactions, and audit trails while upholding office procedures.
• Periodic Business Activities: Assist in critical periodic business activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Performance Metrics: Ensure the achievement of key performance metrics, continuously striving for excellence and operational efficiency within the accounts receivable function.

As the Americas Collections Manager, you will play a pivotal role in direct management of collections analysts in Americas time zone, supporting Americas customers, collections, reconciliation, customer engagement & cash forecast.

As APAC Collections Manager, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading direct management of collections analysts in APAC time zone, supporting APAC & Japan customers, Collections, reconciliation, customer engagement & cash forecast. 

Job Description

Will manage a global team and act as the focal person for all global POS and inventory concerns.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the team regularly conduct a timely and accurate reconciliation of customer sales and inventory data against company records and ensure accuracy of claimed rebates.
• Tracks customer’s inventory and sales and maintains good rapport and close communication with customer and other stakeholders.
• Provide support and training to customers and other stakeholders regarding the sales data and inventory report process.
• Validate and ensure retailer deductions against PP claims are valid and reasonable before payment processing.
• Ensures timely and accurate Price protection payments for all distributors.
• Monitor and ensure distributor disputes in line with POS and inventory variances are addressed timely and accurately.
• Work with IT and support team for EDI onboarding and validation.
• Participate in Model N and other system UATs.
• Actively participate in the company’s projects, process improvements and system enhancements.
• Prepare necessary reports, and documents for monthly and quarterly close.
• Manage files, records, transactions, and other office procedures and maintain audit trail.
• Provides audit walkthroughs for SOX compliance and ensures audit samples are reviewed and provided timely.
• Ensure targets, measurements and service levels are met.

1. Meet quarterly assigned sales quota and objectives.
2. Facilitate indirect sales deals to online/offline resellers 
3. Drive market share growth in key market segments
4. Build and maintain close relationship with key partners and resellers, educating customers about products and promotions.
5. Work closely with authorized distributors to manage the channels,
6. Developing sales strategies on price positioning and sales programs to help channels hit their assigned targets
7. Work closely with the Channel and Digital Marketing team to create user demand/education/awareness

The MRO (Global Chemicals & Gases) Commodity Manager is responsible for full management of the MRO Procurement category management process; including vendor management, selection, consolidation, cost, negotiations, contracting. The CM manages internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve supply, processes and services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, align and implement commodity strategies
• Negotiate and manage the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between WD and the supply base.
• Develop and present cost reduction opportunities to business and management.
• Conduct RFP/RFQs and lead cross functional teams through the selection process of preferred suppliers with effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company goals and policies
• Support Materials Sourcing related to individual commodities
• Develop and maintain a program of evaluation for the supplier base which includes certification requirements. Coordinate with Material Planner(s) to generate plan for slow moving or obsolete inventory.
• Drive cost reduction programs, including alternative sourcing and exercise independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action.
• Maintain a safe work environment following all EH&S requirements. Interface with EH&S and Supply Base to ensure quality standards are met or exceed.
• Develop, refine and implement category strategies and tactics that enable the procurement of MRO products and services at the highest value benefit to the WD.
• Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply risk management, contract risk management and cost management
• Lead cross-functional meetings with various business functions and develop a communication strategy to keep internal clients informed about procurement processes, supplier strategy, and procurement policies
• Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price and rate benchmarking and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage Western Digital purchasing power 

Functional Knowledge Leadership

• Lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
• In depth cost analysis
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Sourcing and Cost Savings initiatives

• Reviews purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements; negotiates with suppliers and approves purchases within their authorized amounts or size.
• Maintain and update purchase orders, including change orders and documentation.
• Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure cost and quality competitiveness
• Manage ECN approvals; cost and supplier info
• Recommend / Work with the commodity manager on cost saving options including alternative sourcing
• Must Travel 

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier relationships, supply risk management and cost management of assign suppliers and/or commodities
• Expedite orders as required
• Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes as necessary
• Monitor the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.
• Identify, Create, Manage Auto PO Contracts and Catalogs in Oracle

• Position Overview:

  As a Project Manager, Procurement Ops and Supplier Performance at Western Digital, you will be responsible for leading and managing digital projects aimed at transforming and optimizing our procurement processes. This role requires a unique blend of project management expertise, procurement knowledge, and digital technology acumen. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge solutions that drive operational excellence in procurement.

  Key Responsibilities:

  Digital Transformation Leadership:

  Lead the development and execution of the procurement digital transformation strategy.

  Collaborate with procurement, IT, and other relevant stakeholders to align digital initiatives with overall business objectives.

  Project Planning and Execution:

  Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.

  Execute and oversee the implementation of digital projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

  Vendor Management:

  Collaborate with technology vendors and internal stakeholders to select and implement digital solutions that align with procurement goals.

  Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring the successful delivery of digital solutions.

  Data Integration and Analytics:

  Oversee the integration of digital tools with existing procurement systems.

  Utilize data analytics to track and measure the impact of digital initiatives on procurement performance.

  Change Management:

  Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of digital tools and processes.

  Provide training and support to procurement teams to enhance digital literacy.

As an Accounts Payable Sr Manager, you will be entrusted on the ff:

• Accountable for the entire engagement delivery of Global Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense operations
• Provide strategic leadership ensuring that function goals are consistent with the overall Finance Organization’s goal.
• Gather, understand, and present Key Performance Indicators and SLAs with a focus on providing high quality service as well as transparency to  customers
• Overall control owner for accounts payable process.  Drives compliance on SOX and process controls 
• Work closely and collaborate with key Finance and Accounting stakeholders, Procurement, IT, and third-party consulting resources across various locations and drives overall governance for Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense.
• Identify, recommend, champion, and execute opportunities to enhance existing Source to Pay processes taking into consideration the requirements of the overall Finance organization.
• Build a strong team focusing around customer service, accuracy, continuous improvement, on-time payments, and personal development of team members
• Select and hire employees for AP team; on-board new members; set objectives for the team and evaluate their performance; organize regular job-related training for the team as well as other staff management duties
• Manage the workload of individual team members
• Ensure robust back-up system within function to ensure business continuity.