Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

Flint Hills Resources; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Molex in Lisle, IL is seeking a Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist to own VMI for key accounts and partner with customers to forecast demand and reduce shortages. You will analyze inventory data, drive improvements, and collaborate with planning, sales, and other teams to align inventory strategies.

The role emphasizes proactive issue resolution, strong data skills, and adherence to continuous improvement initiatives within a global electronics leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing inventory, demand, or supply chain data to support business decisions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-facing, or cross-functional environment.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, workflows, or systems while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and/or external customers to resolve issues and improve service.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) for assigned customer accounts, ensuring consistent product availability and service excellence.
• Act as a key partner to customers, maintaining regular communication to understand demand, anticipate needs, and resolve risks proactively.
• Analyze inventory, demand, and consumption data to balance supply and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Use reporting tools and systems (Excel, SAP, etc.) to generate insights, identify root causes, and drive process improvements that enhance inventory performance.
• Identify root causes of inventory or service issues and implement process improvements to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams across supply chain, planning, and sales to align on inventory strategies and customer priorities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping strengthen Molex’s position as a leader in supply chain and inventory management.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through reporting, audits, and cycle counts as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Lisle, IL (Onsite)

Travel: Less than 10%

Your Job

As a Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist, you will play a critical part in delivering an outstanding customer experience by ensuring the right inventory is in the right place at the right time. Through proactive inventory management, data-driven decisions, and strong customer partnerships, you will help drive Molex’s ability to operate a best-in-class supply chain.

What You Will Do

• Own and manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) for assigned customer accounts, ensuring consistent product availability and service excellence
• Act as a key partner to customers, maintaining regular communication to understand demand, anticipate needs, and resolve risks proactively
• Analyze inventory, demand, and consumption data to balance supply and prevent shortages or excess inventory
• Use reporting tools and systems (Excel, SAP, etc.) to generate insights, identify root causes, and drive process improvements that enhance inventory performance
• Identify root causes of inventory or service issues and implement process improvements to enhance performance
• Collaborate with internal teams across supply chain, planning, and sales to align on inventory strategies and customer priorities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping strengthen Molex’s position as a leader in supply chain and inventory management
• Ensure inventory accuracy through reporting, audits, and cycle counts as needed

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing operations, or a related field
• Experience analyzing inventory, demand, or supply chain data to support business decisions
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-facing, or cross-functional environment
• Experience managing multiple priorities, workflows, or systems while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and/or external customers to resolve issues and improve service

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Experience with Power BI or data visualization tools
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Bachelors degree or higher in any field

Why Join Us

• Be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team known for strong leadership, knowledge sharing, and a positive, people-first environment
• Own your work and make a direct impact on customer success and supply chain performance
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a global organization
• Flexible work environment with exposure to diverse customers and business challenges

For this role, we anticipate paying $65,000 - $80,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available for this position .

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 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.

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 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.