Supervisor, Planning

We serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customers’ next generation networks.  

Molex is seeking a Supervisor, Planning to join our Optical Systems Business Unit (OSBU). In this role the successful candidate will be part of a world-class operations team, contributing to product demand, supply, planning, for the next generation of optical connectivity.  

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 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, preferably in Industrial Supply Chain Management, Data analysis or other technical disciplines 

• 8-year+ 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 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and make data-driven decisions 

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills 

• Good coordination and cross-functional collaboration ability 

• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of handling multiple tasks 

What will put you ahead 

• Advanced SAP planning knowledge, including MRP and supply planning processes. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools. 

• Experience with supply chain analytics and inventory optimization. 

• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.