Hiring: Manager, Upstream Resiliency Company: Sandisk Location: Milpitas, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 19:50:15 Target Skills & Keywords : Chai, HBase About the job Required Skills: •ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Upstream Risk Identification & Strategy •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 •Mitigation Ownership & Execution •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 •Cross-Functional Orchestration •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 Compensation: •$142,000 •$241,400 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!