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Director, Global Demand Planning

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Lisle
2222 Wellington Court (Show on map)
Sep 11, 2026
Your Job As the Director of Global Demand Planning, you will lead a global team of approximately 40 employees, including six direct reports, focused on improving customer experience and business outcomes across Molex's end-to-end supply chain. This role requires a leader who can connect demand planning, supply planning, and commercial priorities to drive profitable growth, optimize inventory, and improve service levels. You will spend the majority of your time developing leaders and building organizational capability while also shaping strategy, championing innovation, and accelerating the use of AI, automation, and data-driven decision making. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for creating value through collaboration and continuous improvement. Our Team You will join a global team that is transforming Demand Planning from a transactional forecasting function into a strategic capability that delivers measurable business value every day. The organization partners closely with business leaders, supply planning teams, sales organizations, and manufacturing sites worldwide to identify opportunities that improve customer experience, optimize inventory, and support profitable growth. As part of this evolution, the team is leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and automation to enhance decision-making and create greater agility across the supply chain. With team members located across North America, Asia, and India, this is a highly visible leadership opportunity with broad global influence and impact. What You Will Do Using data-driven business process & strategy, anticipate & fulfill the evolving needs of our customers Lead an environment where 40 contribution-motivated employees can self-actualize & create virtuous cycles of mutual benefit Lead a culture of innovation with technological advancements & scaled use of AI to capture evolving market trends & improve outcomes Foster cross-functional collaboration & teamwork among Molex stakeholders & customers. You will drive a close partnership with Supply Planning to achieve One Molex key outcomes. Key Outcomes and Success Measures You will lead a $10B in revenue (2026) Global Demand Planning team to drive the following outcomes daily: Reduce late backlog & air freight related to under forecasting conditions Reduce slow & excess inventory related to over forecasting conditions Improve range of outcome scenarios aligned with downstream supply constraints Identify order fulfillment exceptions that can require out of cycle forecast adjustments and/or further enrichment. Fully earn the trust of our Business Lead Teams & Global Operations Capability including both Supply Excellence & plants. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, Marketing, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, procurement, finance, analytics, GSOP&E, or a related business function. Proven ability to lead and develop large, global teams while fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and bottom-up contribution. Strong coaching and talent development skills, with a demonstrated ability to provide meaningful feedback, build leaders, and support employee growth. Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams and present complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. What Will Put You Ahead Experience in GSOP&E and the electronics industry, including both direct and distribution go-to-market models. Experience leveraging advanced planning, analytics, and data platforms such as SAP, Kinaxis, Snowflake, or similar technologies to drive business insights and decision-making. Experience leading global supply chain or demand planning organizations across manufacturing environments and cross-regional teams. Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, including the application of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve business outcomes. For this role, we anticipate paying $180,000 - $210,000 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. 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. 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