Material Control Analyst: Inventory & Planning Expert

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Relocation packages

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc is seeking a detail-oriented Material Control Analyst in Sugar Land, TX to oversee inventory planning, scheduling, and control systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes accurate demand forecasts, tight inventory control, and proactive risk mitigation, requiring strong analytical skills, Excel mastery, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Onsite work with occasional travel and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, production control, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel with PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and charts.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or production work-order systems to track orders, materials, inventory, or production activity.
• Understanding of how production schedules, material availability, work orders, and customer delivery requirements interact in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with comfort coordinating across cross functional departments to achieve company objectives.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the supply of materials to meet production requirements and safety levels.
• Review and manage MRP system to ensure accurate stock levels and reorder points.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production Control and other functional organizations to ensure on-time delivery, cost expectations and inventory targets.
• Create, analyze and update future demand forecasts on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Utilize information in SAP and other systems to monitor inventory status and ensure data accuracy.
• Manage the material life cycle and analyze inventory health and turnover rate.
• Minimize obsolete stock and ensure the business is left with minimum liability.
• Develop tools or reports to help drive data-driven decisions amongst the team.
• Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.
• Proactively identify areas of potential supply chain risk and work with internal stakeholders to resolve or suggest alternative solutions to minimize impacts.

Skills

Excel with PivotTables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

MRP systems

ERP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc is seeking a detail-oriented Material Control Analyst in Sugar Land, TX to oversee inventory planning, scheduling, and control systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes accurate demand forecasts, tight inventory control, and proactive risk mitigation, requiring strong analytical skills, Excel mastery, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Onsite work with occasional travel and growth opportunities offered.