Executive Assistant - Supply Chain Leadership

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range: 77,900.00-103,800.00
• Business Function: Administration
• Work Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters–LOC_WDT_USCA23

Company Description WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description About the Role

This is a high-impact, highly visible executive support role embedded within Western Digital’s Global Procurement organization. You will serve as the operational backbone for two senior Vice Presidents — enabling them to move fast, stay organized, and lead effectively across a globally distributed supply chain organization. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support: you will be a trusted partner who anticipates needs, drives operational cadence, and acts as a force multiplier across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Operations & Calendar Management

• Own and manage complex, multi-time-zone calendars for two VPs — proactively resolving conflicts, prioritizing meetings, and protecting focused work time
• Coordinate global travel (domestic and international), including logistics, visas, itineraries, and expense reconciliation in alignment with WD Travel Policy
• Prepare briefing materials, pre-reads, and agendas for leadership reviews, staff meetings, and executive offsites
• Manage and reconcile T&E reports with accuracy and timeliness using Concur or equivalent WD-approved platforms

Strategic Communication & Correspondence

• Draft, edit, and route executive communications — emails, memos, talking points, and announcements — with a high bar for clarity and tone
• Support communication between the VPs and internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Engineering, Operations, HR) and external partners including suppliers and ODMs
• Proactively manage VP inboxes, flag time-sensitive items, and own actions item follow-through—escalating only what requires executive attention.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information including supplier negotiations, pricing, and strategic roadmaps
• Serve as a credible and professional representative of the VP office in all stakeholder interactions—internal and external.

Meeting & Program Coordination

• Maintain a forward-looking view of the leadership calendar to anticipate preparation needs—briefing, materials, and logistics — 2-4 weeks in advance.
• Lead end-to-end coordination of staff meetings, All Hands, QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews), and Executive Business Reviews (EBRs), Supplier forums - including agenda design, logistics, AV/video conferencing setup, and follow-up tracking
• Track action items and decisions from meetings; hold owners accountable to deadlines
• Coordinate cross-functional working sessions with teams across APAC, EMEA, and Americas, navigating global time zones effectively

Operational & Project Support

• Maintain dashboards, org charts, distribution lists; ensure accuracy and timely updates across both VP organizations.
• Own the development, structure, and ongoing management of the team’s SharePoint sites and OneDrive – including site architecture, content auditing, file governance, and access controls.
• Support onboarding of new team members — system access, introductions, equipment coordination with IT
• Support analytical workflows — compile data from multiple sources, and package into clean, executive-ready outputs
• Track department budget, POs, and vendor invoices for internal purchases; coordinate with Finance for approvals and accruals
• Maintain headcount tracking for both VP organizations; coordinate with HR and Finance on open roles, new hire status, and org updates.
• Review and proof all outgoing materials for a…