Global Demand Planner

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Global Demand Planner to own the 24-month forecast for an assigned product portfolio. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, product management, finance, operations, and manufacturing to develop reliable forecasts and drive improvements in accuracy and bias to support profitable growth.

You will maintain planning parameters in SAP and Kinaxis Maestro, monitor key metrics, and identify risks and opportunities to guide cross-functional decisions in a fast-paced global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, economics, analytics or related field
• Experience in demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/GSOP or related supply chain function
• Experience analyzing data to identify trends and support recommendations

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a 24-month demand forecast for an assigned product portfolio
• Develop mid- and long-term forecasts using historical demand, customer and sales input, market trends, and product lifecycle plans
• Present forecast changes, risks, opportunities, assumptions, and actions to cross-functional stakeholders
• Partner with sales, marketing, product management, finance, operations, and manufacturing to align assumptions and resolve forecast gaps
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Maintain forecasts and planning parameters in Kinaxis Maestro and SAP
• Identify demand spikes, supply constraints, and communicate potential impact
• Challenge unsupported assumptions and document decisions to strengthen accountability
• Drive process improvements to improve forecast performance, service, and inventory health

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Maestro

Oracle

JDA

Job description

Your Job

Join Molex as a Global Demand Planner and take ownership of the demand forecast for an assigned product portfolio. You will partner with sales, marketing, product management, finance, operations, and manufacturing teams across Molex to develop a reliable 24-month forecast. Your work will improve forecast accuracy and bias, support profitable growth, and enable the supply organization to meet customer demand while balancing service, inventory, and operational risk.

Our Team

The Industrial Solutions Business Unit (ISBU) designs and manufactures rugged, reliable connectivity and power solutions for demanding industrial environments. Its portfolio, including industrial connectors and cable assemblies, automation connectivity, electrical and power products, and flexible printed circuits, supports customers in factory and warehouse automation, robotics, material handling, data centers, renewable energy, transportation, and other heavy‑duty applications. The Global Demand Planning team connects commercial insights with supply and financial planning by collaborating across regions, product lines, and manufacturing sites. The team provides an objective view of demand, facilitates alignment through the GSOP process, and helps the business anticipate risks and opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Own and manage a 24-month demand forecast for an assigned product portfolio
• Develop mid and long‑term forecasts using historical demand, customer and sales input, market trends, product lifecycle plans, and statistical forecasting methods
• Assist in preparing recurring demand review discussions by presenting forecast changes, risks, opportunities, assumptions, and recommended actions to cross‑functional stakeholders
• Partner with sales, marketing, product management, finance, operations, and manufacturing teams to align assumptions and resolve forecast gaps
• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, demand variability, and other key performance indicators; identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and timely forecasts, assumptions, and planning parameters in systems such as Kinaxis Maestro and SAP
• Identify demand spikes, supply constraints, and other business risks or opportunities, and clearly communicate their potential impact
• Challenge unsupported assumptions, document decisions, and follow through on actions to strengthen accountability and forecast quality
• Drive process improvements and data‑based recommendations that improve forecast performance, customer service, inventory health, and business outcomes

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field
• Exposure or experience in demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/GSOP, inventory planning, business analytics, or a related supply chain function
• Experience analyzing data to identify trends, explain variances, and support recommendations
• Understanding of demand planning, forecasting, sales and operations planning, and product lifecycle concepts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions and present recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders
• Ability to independently manage priorities, adapt quickly, follow through on commitments, and drive results in a fast‑paced global environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous demand planning or S&OP/GSOP experience in a global manufacturing environment or with comparable products
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, and forecasting or planning tools such as Maestro, Oracle, JDA, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of statistical forecasting methods, demand segmentation, forecast accuracy, and bias measurement
• Experience facilitating cross‑functional demand reviews and influencing decisions without direct authority
• Ability to translate complex demand data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for cross‑functional partners and leadership

Compensation

For this role, we anticipate paying $70,000 - $95,000 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.

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 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.

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.