Principal Engineer

Job Description

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. 
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• 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. 

Qualifications

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. 

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 [email protected] 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 07/17/2026 (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.