Material Control Planner

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC is seeking a detail-oriented Material Control Planner for our Sugar Land, Texas office. The role involves ensuring accurate inventory management, planning and scheduling of production materials, and maintaining vendor relationships. Candidates should possess a BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or a related area, along with at least 2 years of related experience. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is required, and Mandarin Chinese speaking is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including flexible health plans and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Certification is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule materials to meet production requirements.
• Manage MRP system for accurate stock levels.
• Analyze inventory health and turnover rate.
• Develop tools to drive data-driven decisions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Material planning

Supply chain management

Procurement

Data analysis skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Critical thinking

Mandarin Chinese speaking

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ARIBA

IBP

Job description

AOI is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Material Control Planner to oversee our inventory management and control systems. The Material Control Planner is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely planning and scheduling of production materials, monitoring and controlling inventory levels, managing supply risks and maintaining relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in material planning, and knowledge of supply chain management and procurement in a manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

Material planning, scheduling and monitoring

• 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
• Create, analyze and update future demand forecasts on a quarterly and annual basis
• Place purchase orders and follow up with vendors on delivery schedule and coordinate shipments with freight forwarders to ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain strong relationship with vendors

Inventory monitoring, controlling and Analysis

• 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

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning is required, with preference in the manufacturing field
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Certification is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
• Proficiency in SAP system, ARIBA and IBP is preferred
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functions
• Strong data analysis skills and be able to solve the problem based on critical thinking, and the ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Mandarin Chinese speaking is preferred

Location

This position is full-time and on-site at our Sugar Land, Texas, headquarters in Houston.

Why AOI?

In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).