Program Planning Manager - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards.

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

In Fremont, CA, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks.

We are hiring a Program Planning Manager to oversee all aspects of OptoE planning and ensuring the successful management of operations.

The planning manager will be responsible for optimizing resources and supporting business growth.

This person will collaborate with cross-functional team from various disciplines to balance demand, supply and capacity, continuously improve resource utilization and efficiency.

This person will be working with teams to manage material/inventory risk and improve forecast accuracy.

What You Will Do



* Collaborate with project team to develop and implement comprehensive planning strategies to match business and get maximum profit


* Align the critical projects' business outlook with Business leaders and customers


* Work closely with various stakeholders in all Molex plants to enhance the efficient execution


* Balance the demand, supply and capacity to enhance daily operations


* Key participant in monitoring the supply situation and escalating, as needed, to ensure supply


* Engage and support any key projects planning related new emerged projects


* Analyzes historical data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree of logistic and supply chain or Engineering


* Excellent planning skills and strong ERP(SAP) system knowledge


* Advanced Excel skills


* Experience with products in opto-electronics or semi conductor

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000- $150,000 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...