Inventory Planner: SAP/MES & Materials Control

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Relocation packages

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Planner to oversee daily material movements at our Sugar Land, TX site.

You will manage issuing/receiving, maintain accurate counts, and support training and operations under the supervision of the department manager. This on-site role requires 2–3 years in inventory management, proficiency with SAP/MES and ERP systems, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–3 years of experience in inventory management.
• Familiarity with ERP Inventory module; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Manage the issuing and receiving of all material types.
• Perform regular inventory counts (monthly and annual).
• Coordinate and execute inventory transactions using SAP/MES systems.
• Maintain custody of all inventory materials, ensuring count accuracy and orderly storage.
• Organize and maintain inventory shelves and floor areas according to material categories and locations.
• Pick and issue materials per work order BOM lists in SAP and/or MES.
• Process and record material returns from various work orders in SAP/MES.
• Receive and confirm incoming materials from AOI purchase orders after quality inspection.
• Communicate with production control regarding special picking requirements or stock verification.
• Support the manager with daily department operations and training initiatives.
• Participate in audits and special assignments as needed.
• Perform additional duties related to inventory operations as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Planner to oversee daily material movements at our Sugar Land, TX site.

You will manage issuing/receiving, maintain accurate counts, and support training and operations under the supervision of the department manager. This on-site role requires 2–3 years in inventory management, proficiency with SAP/MES and ERP systems, and strong analytical skills.