Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Molex, LLC Corporate Headquarters in Lisle, IL is seeking a Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist to drive inventory availability and client satisfaction. You will manage VMI for key accounts, collaborate across planning and sales, and leverage data to optimize inventory performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, ERP reporting, and continuous improvement to support Molex’s supply chain leadership and customer success.

Qualifications

• Own and manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) for assigned customer accounts.
• Act as a key partner to customers, understanding demand and addressing risks proactively.
• Analyze inventory, demand, and consumption data to balance supply and prevent shortages.
• Use reporting tools to generate insights and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with supply chain, planning, and sales on inventory strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage vendor-managed inventory (VMI) for assigned customer accounts, ensuring product availability and service excellence.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to understand demand and anticipate needs.
• Analyze inventory, demand, and consumption data to balance supply and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Use Excel, SAP, and reporting tools to identify root causes and drive process improvements.
• Identify root causes of inventory or service issues and implement improvements to performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on inventory strategies and customer priorities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen Molex’s inventory leadership.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through reporting, audits, and cycle counts as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

CRM (Salesforce)

Job description

Location: Lisle, IL (Onsite)

Travel: Less than 10%

Company: Molex, LLC Corporate Headquarters

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


• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., macros, data consolidation, complex formulas)


• 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.

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.

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 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. 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. 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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).