Logistics & Distribution Operations Manager

Your Job Molex LLC is seeking a Global Logistics & Distribution Operations Manager - OCG that will be responsible for endtoend logistics execution across multiple manufacturing sites and distribution centers worldwide. This role ensures the efficient movement of raw materials, subassemblies, finished fiber optic cable assemblies, and customer shipments while maintaining high service levels, cost discipline, and regulatory compliance. This position owns global distribution center operations, outbound customer fulfillment, and sitetosite material flows, working closely with manufacturing, planning, procurement, quality, and commercial teams to support ontime delivery and scalable growth. Location: Hybrid position with minimum of 3 days/week on site out of Hudson, WI, Eden Prairie, MN or Lisle, IL. Our Team You will join a global operations and supply chain organization supporting fiber optic manufacturing and customer fulfillment worldwide. The team partners closely with manufacturing, planning, procurement, quality, and commercial teams to deliver on customer commitments and enable longterm growth. Molex is a global electronics leader serving customers across multiple industries worldwide. As a subsidiary of Koch, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world, Molex combines global scale and longterm investment strength with an entrepreneurial, highperformance culture guided by PrincipleBased Management (PBM) . What You Will Do Lead global logistics execution across manufacturing sites and distribution centers, ensuring reliable material flow and customer fulfillment Define and execute logistics strategies that support fiber optic cable assembly, customization, and buildtoorder environments Provide operational leadership for global and regional distribution centers, driving fulfillment accuracy, inventory integrity, and efficient material handling Ensure ontime, infull (OTIF) delivery performance for domestic and international customers through effective outbound logistics execution Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers to balance service, cost, and flexibility Partner with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams to align logistics execution with production schedules and assembly requirements Maintain visibility and control of global inventory across plants and distribution centers, supporting optimization and traceability Lead logistics cost management, freight optimization, and budget ownership while maintaining service expectations Establish, monitor, and improve logistics performance through KPIs including OTIF, freight cost, inventory turns, lead times, and DC productivity Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, export controls, Incoterms, and customerspecific shipping requirements Identify logistics risks and lead mitigation strategies related to capacity, transportation disruptions, or supply interruptions Lead, develop, and mentor logistics and distribution center teams across regions while influencing crossfunctional stakeholders globally Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or Engineering. 10+ years of progressive experience in global logistics or supply chain management. Experience managing multisite logistics and distribution center operations. Background in manufacturingdriven logistics, preferably cable assembly, electronics, or precision manufacturing. Experience managing customer shipments and international freight. What Will Put You Ahead Experience with fiber optic cable assemblies or telecommunications products. Knowledge of global trade compliance requirements and Incoterms. Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). APICS / ASCM certification (CSCP, CPIM). Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience within logistics or distribution environments. Demonstrated progression path from single distribution center leadership to multi site leadership. This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship. In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. For this role, we anticipate paying $135,000 - $165,000 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. medical dental vision flexible spending and health savings accounts life insurance ADD disability retirement paid vacation/time off educational assistance infertility assistance paid parental leave 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Molex