Senior Sales Incentive & Compensation Analyst (Xactly Commissions)

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a leading global innovator in flash memory storage solutions, headquartered in Milpitas, California. Founded in 1988 by Eli Harari, Sanjay Mehrotra, and Jack Yuan under the name SunDisk, the company introduced the world’s first flash-based solid-state drive in 1991 and was later renamed SanDisk in 1995. After a 2016 acquisition by Western Digital, SanDisk was spun off and relaunched as an independent public company in February 2025, reclaiming its own identity and ticker on Nasdaq. Values & Vision:Mission-driven: Our purpose is to “enrich people's lives through digital storage—anytime, anywhere.” Sustainability focus: We’re committed to environmental stewardship, aiming for 100% renewable energy, significant water and waste reduction, and net-zero emissions goals .Innovation-first mindset: With decades of R&D excellence, we continually push flash storage boundaries—most recently exploring high-bandwidth flash for AI workloads.Collaborative culture: Built on innovation, sustainability, and community, we champion responsible leadership and foster diverse, inclusive teams.We’re seeking a highly experienced Compensation Analyst with 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Business to lead and enhance our sales incentive processes using Xactly Commissions. The ideal candidate is Xactly-certified, a programming expert in incentive plan design, and well-versed in annual sales planning, comp structure design, and strategic execution. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Design, configure, and maintain sales compensation plans in Xactly Commissions, ensuring accurate calculation and timely payout cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual).Collaborate in annual sales planning: model, document, and implement incentive strategies and comp plans aligned to sales goals .Serve as the internal subject-matter expert (SME) on incentive compensation—analyzing plan effectiveness, proposing enhancements, and acting as a resource for cross-functional stakeholders.Manage system setups for new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations, coordinating with HR, Payroll, Sales Ops, and Finance.Build, document, and maintain robust processes—SOPs, internal controls (SOX compliance), audit trails, and user guides.Respond promptly to commission-related inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide clarity around plan mechanics. Conduct ad-hoc analytics, “what‑if” modeling, and regular reporting to inform and optimize comp plan design and cost forecasting.Why Join Us?Opportunity to lead and shape our sales incentive programs end-to-end.Work alongside Sales Ops, HR, Payroll, and Finance in a strategic, collaborative environment.Influence annual planning and compensation strategy execution.Bring clarity, rigor, and structure to comp processes while mentoring others.Thrive in a high-performance team that's committed to documentation, process governance, and transparent communication.