Business Analyst

** Company Description*
* At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, .

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

** Job Description*
* As a key member of the Platforms HDD Business Operations team, the Business Analyst's primary focus will be working within Marketing to measure and aAs a key member of the Platforms HDD Business Operations team, the Business Analyst's primary focus will be working within Marketing to measure and analyze the Hard Disk Drive Platforms Market. The market consists of several segments and geographies that are dynamic.

This job will help maintain key data points that are used to manage company strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Collect, organize, and analyze data inputs from the Sales team to assess and quantify HDD market opportunities

+ Track and report bookings, billings, backlog, and SFDC forecasts; support the preparation and distribution of weekly revenue reports

+ Partner with Sales Operations to design and maintain reporting based on shipment data

+ Conduct and consolidate market research using data from Sales Operations and other internal sources

+ Review contract pricing and support rebate analysis during monthly and quarterly close processes

+ Analyze historical pricing and shipment data to ensure data accuracy and improve forecast quality in partnership with Business Marketing Managers

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely data insights and analytical support for business decisions

+ Support the development and enhancement of analytical tools to improve data consolidation, reporting efficiency, and overall analytics capabilities

** Qualifications*
* REQUIRED

+ BA/BS Pref MBA -- Business, Finance, engineering, economics, or related field

+ Semiconductor (business or product management) or experience within the data storage segment

+ Excellent written, verbal communication skills and customer presence

+ Critical thinker -- ability to analyze large datasets and be able to identify key conclusions

+ Highly motivated, passionate about own work and for the success of the company

+ Demonstrated success in building strong relationships internally and externally

+ Strong Excel skills: data collection, management, and complex modeling. SQL, OBIEE, Tableau a plus.

** Additional Information*
* Western Digital 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.

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