Global Supply Planning Leader

Molex is seeking a Global Supply Planning Leader to own and execute global material planning strategies across internal manufacturing sites, contract manufacturers, and key strategic suppliers. This role is accountable for translating demand signals into executable material and supply plans, ensuring supplier readiness, inventory optimization, and reliable customer delivery while supporting global purchasing through blanket order strategies. This leader plays a critical role in balancing customer demand, supplier capacity, inventory, and working capital across a complex global network. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, deep materials planning knowledge, and the ability to influence cross‑functional and global stakeholders. Location: Hybrid position with minimum of 3 days/week on site at any of our US Molex locations. What You Will Do Lead global materials planning strategies that translate demand forecasts into executable supply and inventory plans across internal manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers Ensure material availability to support production schedules, customer commitments, and product launch milestones while proactively managing constraints and shortages Serve as the primary materials planning partner for contract manufacturers, driving alignment to planning expectations, inventory strategies, and execution discipline Collaborate with strategic and critical suppliers to improve delivery performance, capacity readiness, and responsiveness to demand changes Own global blanket order planning strategies, balancing supply assurance, supplier commitments, and working capital optimization Provide materials planning insights, risk scenarios, and tradeoff analyses to support Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (S&OP / IBP) and executive decision making Monitor and improve planning performance through KPIs related to material availability, supplier on‑time delivery, inventory levels, and planning adherence Drive continuous improvement of materials planning processes, tools, and data quality across the global network Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to ensure supplier readiness and material strategies support successful new product introductions and production ramps Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business. 7+ years of experience in materials planning, supply planning, or production planning within a manufacturing environment. Experience managing materials planning across global supplier networks and/or contract manufacturers. Experience with MRP, inventory management, and supplier planning concepts. Experience using ERP/MRP systems and advanced data analysis tools (Excel, planning systems). What Will Put You Ahead Experience in cable assembly, electronics, or electromechanical manufacturing. Hands‑on experience working with contract manufacturers in a global environment. Experience managing or influencing blanket purchase orders and long‑term supply agreements. Exposure to S&OP / IBP processes in a multi‑site, global organization. Experience supporting new product introductions and volume ramps. Strong communication and influence skills in matrixed, cross‑functional organizations. Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving standardization, scalability, and execution discipline. Hands‑on experience partnering with and managing suppliers in the APAC region. 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 $120,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. 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