Strategy Analyst II

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

The Strategy Analyst II — Global Logistics within San Disk’s Global Operations will play a pivotal role in driving cost optimization, strategic analysis, and process improvement initiatives across transportation, trade compliance, and fulfillment. This role combines analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high‑impact outcomes that improve service, reduce cost, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

• Lead and support high‑priority strategic projects, including cost‑to‑serve modeling, tariff mitigation analysis, drop ship feasibility studies, and mode shift opportunities (e.g., air vs. parcel)
• Own monthly KPI reviews for fulfillment costs, savings validation, and dashboard reporting; ensure accurate financial tracking and visibility for leadership
• Develop and maintain automated tools (e.g., tariff simulator, Power BI dashboards) to improve reporting accuracy and reduce manual effort
• Conduct incremental cost analyses for network options, optimizing routing and mode decisions
• Support quarterly business reviews (Q ) by preparing slide decks, speaking notes, and data‑driven insights for procurement and logistics leadership
• Streamline and automate data extraction for transportation, fulfillment and duty tax reporting reporting
• Collaborate with finance, planning, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
• Manage and track multiple logistics and cost optimization projects, maintaining detailed weekly and monthly workstream reports for stakeholder visibility

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in management consulting, logistics strategy, or analytical roles within supply chain; experience in transportation or trade operations preferred.
• Hands‑on proficiency with analytics tools (Excel/Power Query, SQL/Python, Power BI/Tableau) and financial modeling.

• Experience with ERP transformation (SAP S/4
  
  HANA) and transportation/trade systems (Oracle OTM/GTM).
• Exposure to carrier RFPs, rate benchmarking, and negotiation support.

• Proven ability to drive change at scale with a strong bias for action and ownership.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills; comfort with ambiguity and hypothesis‑driven problem‑solving.
• Strong data‑driven problem‑solving capabilities, including cost‑to‑serve modeling, financial modeling, sensitivity/scenario analysis, and KPI design.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to craft compelling executive‑level presentations and Q  narratives.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and align cross‑functional teams across regions.
• Collaborative mindset; thrives in a global, matrixed environment and partners effectively with Transportation, Trade Ops, Fulfillment, Finance, Procurement, and IT.

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