Senior Operations Analyst

Your Job

Smiths Interconnect a Molex company is currently hiring for a Senior Operations Analyst for our Salisbury Maryland site.

Our Team

Responsible for managing the complete procurement and planning cycle, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with operational excellence to drive efficiency and cost savings across our supply chain operations.

What You Will Do

• Analyze demand forecasts and historical data to develop accurate purchasing plans and inventory strategies
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms while maintaining quality standards
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize excess stock and stockouts
• Coordinate with production, sales, and operations teams to align purchasing plans with organizational needs
• Manage purchase orders, track shipments, and resolve delivery issues in a timely manner
• Analyze spending patterns and supplier performance metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain organized records of supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and performance data
• Prepare reports and presentations on procurement activities, inventory status, and key performance indicators
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain processes and implement best practices
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain planning
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
• Experience with creating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to include formula and pivot tables
• Experience with creating multiple purchase orders to include vendor communication
• Experience with logistics coordination and vendor management
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities
• Demonstrated experience in demand forecasting and inventory management
• Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• APICS CSCP or similar supply chain certification
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with quality assurance and compliance requirements in procurement
  
  
  

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex’s Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission-critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high-reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high-reliability interconnect solutions.

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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. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).