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Senior Supply Planner

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, California, Fremont
Sep 22, 2026
Your Job Molex is seeking a Supply Planner to join our Optical Systems Business Unit (OSBU) in Fremont, CA. In this role, you will be part of a world-class operations team, contributing to product demand, supply, planning, for the next generation of optical connectivity. We serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customers' next generation networks. Our Team The Optical Systems Business Unit (OSBU) delivers innovative optical connectivity solutions that enable next-generation telecommunications and data communications networks around the world. Our team partners closely with manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, engineering, product management, and commercial teams across North America, Europe, and Asia to ensure customers receive high-quality products when and where they need them. As a Supply Planner, you will play a key role in balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and supply across a complex global manufacturing network while helping drive operational excellence and business growth. What You Will Do Support the Sales & Operations Planning process by providing supply, inventory, and capacity analysis. Collaborate with Sales and Product Management teams to align demand forecasts with supply plans. Coordinate with all MFG plants (China, Vietnam, Mexico, Poland, USA...), Global SCM team, Sales, and Logistics to ensure timely fulfillment of customer requirements Participate in cross-functional meetings to align plans and resolve operational issues Perform capacity planning and identify bottlenecks across manufacturing sites to support business growth. Identify risks related to capacity, materials, or delivery and proactively communicate and escalate when needed Support schedule changes, order rescheduling, and priority adjustments based on business needs Track key planning KPIs such as on-time delivery, plan adherence, and inventory turnover Analyze demand, supply, and inventory data to optimize stock levels and minimize shortages or excess inventory Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis or other technical disciplines 8+ years experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, or Operations Planning Experience working in a global manufacturing environment and collaborating across multiple regions and time zones Experience presenting supply plans, operations risks, or planning recommendations to stakeholders Experience in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting and planning activities What Will Put You Ahead Advanced SAP planning knowledge, including MRP and supply planning processes. Experience supporting global supply chains across multiple manufacturing locations. Experience with supply chain analytics and inventory optimization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and make data-driven decisions Strong communication and interpersonal skills This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship. For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu). #LI-MK4