Materials Planner
Koch Industries
Materials Planner
Koch Industries
Private conglomerate in energy and materials
Job Description
Molex RF Plant is seeking a Materials Planner to support its Liquid Cooling operations. This role is responsible for material planning and work order management based on customer orders and production requirements, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations and on-time delivery.
Key responsibilities include verifying system orders, creating and tracking material purchase requisitions (PRs), releasing production and sample work orders, and supporting NPI material preparation and Engineering Change Notifications (ECN). The role also involves maintaining SAP-related master data, regularly reviewing shortage reports, inventory levels, and safety stock, and coordinating closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Warehouse teams.
Work Location: Tamsui, Taiwan
Team Introduction
This position belongs to the Materials team under the DSS Division.
Key interfaces include Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Warehouse functions
Key Responsibilities
1. Order & Demand Management
o Review and validate new customer orders and material requisition requirements
o Identify material replenishment needs for production
2. Work Order & Production Planning
o Create Mass Production and NPI work orders
o Support IOT system implementation
o Monitor critical materials and identify potential shortage risks
3. NPI & Project Support
o Support NPI material preparation
4. Material & System Data Management
o Assist in completing material-related data based on engineering requirements
o Create and maintain SAP MM master data
5. Safety Stock Review
o Quarterly review and adjust safety stock levels based on customer demand and planning assumptions
6. Inventory Management
o Handle material issue/return and pending disposition processes
o S&E (Slow & Excess) review with actions for inventory control and salvage
Qualifications Required
· Associate degree or above, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
· 2+ years of experience in manufacturing material planning, production/material control (PC/MC), or purchasing is preferred
· Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to conduct professional material planning discussions
· Familiarity with procurement processes and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
· Ability to adapt to demand changes, with strong stress tolerance and problem-solving skills
Preferred / Plus
· Experience in FPC or electronics manufacturing industries
· Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multitasking capability
· Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to identify supply risks and solve problems independently
· Familiar with PPAP, NPI, and supplier development processes
· Automation or data skills (e.g., VBA, Power Query, Power BI) are a strong plus
Private conglomerate in energy and materials
Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.
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