Staff Professional, Operations & Strategic Planning - 2204

Company Description

No Relocation Assistance Provided. 

KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today’s breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive, and data centers.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Staff Professional, Operations & Strategic Planning to join our team. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and aligning long-term strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership to develop actionable plans, optimize performance, and ensure strategic alignment across business units.

This role is ideal for someone who excels in data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and long-range planning. You will play a critical role in shaping the operational roadmap that drives growth, efficiency, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning initiatives across Operations, collaborating with Finance, Supply Chain, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain operational models and forecasts to support business decisions.
• Analyze internal processes and identify opportunities for improvement, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Facilitate long-term planning cycles, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and OKR (Objectives & Key Results) alignment.
• Develop executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations based on data insights.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and implement strategic initiatives that support business growth and transformation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and proactively address areas of underperformance.
• Conduct scenario modeling, risk analysis, and contingency planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.
• 6 years of experience in operations, strategic planning, management consulting, or related fields.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with strategic frameworks, scenario planning, and operational modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with competing priorities.

Additional Information

Req#2204; #LI-CB1

The expected salary for this position is $135,180.00 - $224,203.00.

At KIOXIA, we value the following:

• Investment in you
  • Offering opportunities for career growth and personal development training
• Open-minded management
  • Empowering employees by listening and responding to ideas, issues, and approaches
• Flexible work-life balance
  • Offering a generous PTO allotment, holiday shutdown, and flexible work options
• Diversity of cultures, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences of all our team members
  • Through our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, our focus is to strengthen our company culture to create more inclusion and belonging for all
• Benefits for our team members
  • Excellent medical and non-medical benefits, 401(k) matching, pet insurance

KIOXIA America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.