Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist 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 connec…

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