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Description PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Trainee/Analyst - Planner balances supply with demand into the designated supply chain hub by maintaining a healthy inventory level and keep excess stock to a minimum. He/she will choose the most cost-effective mode of transportation from manufacturing entities, and he/she ensures on-time delivery into the supply chain hub to meet customer demand. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES .Ensure customer demand is accurately translated to MLX and non-MLX manufacturing plants via purchase documents. .To process all expedite requests sent by customer service and actively follow up with the manufacturing plants to assure customer satisfaction .Coordinate the expedite process between customer service and the Molex manufacturing plants. .To monitor and control all aspects of the purchase document backlog, i.e. overdue, reschedules, unscheduled, substitutions/replacements, returns to ensure MD04 is as clean as possible. .To manage the supply delivery performance of Molex manufacturing plants and external vendors. .To support the allocation process in cooperation with relevant stakeholders. .Monitor key performance indicators and take appropriate actions required to meet set targets. .Undertake other duties as requested by Management, which within the competence of the Post Holder. .Support the periodic review of inventory strategies and of demand planning selection. .Support continuous improvement processes and automation projects. .Review the safety stock and VSFB load (forecast) as suggested by S&OP and will challenge S&OP teams, when suggestions are not in line with actual numbers. .Works with Sales and Product Managers on various order issues such as promising, delivery dates, cancellations, and returns. Assists sales in determining standard pack and minimum order quantities for parts. .Manages slow, excess or obsolete material. .Provides data, analysis, reports, etc. to management as requested. .Provide training to trainees and to the set expectations. .Participate and Contribute to the development of GSC CoE with creative and innovative ideas. EDUCATION: .Degree/Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain or related field .Ability to write and communicate in English Language effectively. WORK EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: 0-2 years of experience in global planning, scheduling, purchasing materials requirement or supply chain in SAP environment. Exposure to planning strategies and GS&OP. PREFERRED:Basic knowledge on SAP, Microsoft excel & Supply chain knowledge SKILLS & ABILITIES: .Be self-assured and an organized approach as she/he will be expected to work independently in a high-pressure environment. .Good organization skills and the ability to work across different functions and divisions .Proven to be able to apply economic and critical thinking skills within your daily job and have an analytical mindset with data mining capabilities. .Previous MRP software experience, SAP ECC/BW preferably HBO-level degree plus evidence of continuous professional development .Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a good listener. .High degree of integrity .Good SAP and Excel knowledge is required. .Good Presentation skills & cross-cultural traits. .Ability to travel as needed. .Detail Oriented able to anticipate problems and diffuse situations. .A self-motivated individual who can successfully manage and prioritize own workload with minimal supervision. Koch is an equal and opportunity employer.

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