Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Analyst to lead and support the successful execution of the RESET initiative within our Global Operations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can seamlessly blend analytical capabilities with program management expertise. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Operations Management (POM), Product Development Teams (PDT), Procurement, Factory operations, IT and in-house analytics team to deliver transformative results aligned with organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Analysis:

• Analyze operational workflows and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities within the POM NPI function.

• Gather, document, and prioritize requirements from stakeholders across POM, PDT, Procurement, and Factory functions.

• Develop data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to guide decision-making and process improvements.

• Create and present detailed reports, dashboards, and metrics to track progress and outcomes of RESET objectives.

• Conduct trade-off analyses across various supply chain levers to evaluate potential impacts and optimize outcomes.

• Assess current business processes and technologies to design future-state ("to-be") models aligned with measurable business ROI objectives.

• Perform data and system analyses to identify technical debt or gaps and develop scalable, flexible architectures that meet evolving business needs.

Program Management:

• Lead the end-to-end program management of the RESET initiative, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and overall objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with POM, PDT, Procurement, and Factory teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of RESET goals.
• Regularly communicate progress, risks, and issues to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the central point of contact between various teams to drive collaboration and ensure all aspects of the RESET initiative are well-coordinated.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure their involvement throughout the program lifecycle.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings, workshops, and reviews to keep teams aligned and focused.

Change Management:

• Support the adoption of new processes, tools, and methodologies introduced under the RESET initiative.
• Develop and deliver training materials or workshops for impacted teams.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations, or an MBA with a focus on Supply Chain is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis within global operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python).
• Expertise in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, MS Project).
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Data Visualization & Reporting Tools

• Power BI : * Dashboard and report development * DAX for data modeling and advanced calculations * Power Query for data transformation * Publishing, sharing, and automating reports via Power BI Service
• Tableau : * Interactive dashboard creation and storytelling * Data blending and calculated fields * Use of Tableau Prep for ETL tasks * Performance tuning and optimization

Data Management & Querying

• SQL (Structured Query Language) : * Writing complex queries, joins, subqueries * Data extraction, manipulation, and aggregation * Working with stored procedures, views, and functions * Experience with RDBMS like MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL

Programming & Scripting

• Python : * Data manipulation using pandas and numpy * Data visualization using matplotlib/seaborn/plotly * Automation of ETL processes * Basic statistical analysis and integration with dashboards (e.g., via API or embedding)

Analytical & Business Skills

• Strong understanding of business KPIs and operational metrics
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience in cross-functional stakeholder engagement
• Root cause analysis and data storytelling

Additional Tools/Technologies

• Excel (advanced), PowerPoint for executive reporting
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) – preferred
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

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 07/09/2025 (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.