Full-Time
Global Rebate Operations Analyst
Posted on 2/22/2025
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and devices
Junior, Mid
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Jose, CA, USA
The job is based in San Jose, CA, and may allow for some remote work.
You match the following Western Digital's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Project management skills
- Ability to manage and drive projects to completion, managing stakeholder expectations and timelines
- Knowledge of Distribution Channel Management and Accounts Receivable
- Bias for action, ability to manage global stakeholders
- Leadership and strong business partnering across supply chain, pricing & sales-related organizations
- Systems aptitude, with knowledge of Model N, Oracle & SAP desired
- Fundamental awareness of accounting principles
- Leads the planning and the execution for Rebate Settlement/Payout for WD's global customer base (OEM + Distributor+ Retail)
- Serve as global process owner to drive improvements and alignment across all aspects of rebates and claims settlements
- Actively engage counterparts in Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, Pricing, AR Collections, Finance budget management and across all segments of the supply chain to resolve and avoid customer concerns regarding rebate settlement
- Provide functional guidance, training and support to off-shore Rebate Analysts to ensure Rebate payments are made accurately and timely on verified and validated criteria
- Troubleshoot issues related to rebate disputes & deductions to determine cause, provide solutions, and manage operational escalations related to Rebate Settlement
- Engage directly with the global customer base to ensure healthy relationship dynamics as well as drive process improvements through the POS to Rebate Settlement interaction
- Includes conflict resolution as it relates to disputed rebate payments, problem solving and customer negotiations
- Ensure Rebate Settlement meets all internal controls requirements and external customer satisfaction
- Assist with key periodic (month end close, quarter close, year-end etc.) business targets
- Support enterprise-wide ERP, Rebate and Inventory tools implementations
- Knowledge of Distribution Channel Management and Accounts Receivable
Western Digital offers a range of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure, aimed at helping businesses manage and store data efficiently. Their products, such as all-flash arrays and JetStor NAS and SAN arrays, are designed for high performance and support multiple host ports for better data throughput. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital serves a diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, and also provides support and maintenance services. The company's goal is to be a reliable partner for businesses by delivering effective storage solutions that meet their varied needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$927.9M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for AI-driven storage boosts Western Digital's market expansion opportunities.
- New 32TB HDDs position Western Digital as a leader in enterprise storage solutions.
- Focus on gaming and creative markets could capture rapidly growing consumer segments.
What critics are saying
- Seagate's HAMR technology may challenge Western Digital's market share in high-capacity storage.
- Shift towards SSDs could impact Western Digital's focus on high-capacity HDDs.
- Continuous R&D investment is necessary to keep pace with rapid industry innovation.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital leads with innovative ePMR and UltraSMR technologies for high-capacity storage.
- The company offers diverse solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud infrastructures.
- Western Digital's SanDisk brand is renowned for high-speed, portable storage solutions.
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Benefits
Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
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