Receiving Planner

ao-inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing in Sugar Land, TX.

The Receiving Planner coordinates inbound and outbound material movements, including VMI hubs, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers, and handles shipping documentation, PO receiving, drop-ship transactions, and SAP records to ensure on-time delivery and inventory accuracy. The role works with internal and external partners, ensures SOX compliance and export regulations, and supports a busy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory, shipping, receiving, or a related area.
• Bilingual written and verbal proficiency in English and Chinese.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily outbound deliveries, including orders, non-order shipments, equipment repairs and maintenance, RMAs, samples, and consignment materials sent to subcontractors.
• Prepare shipping documents, including waybills, labels, packing slips, and commercial invoices.
• Complete required export filings in the ACE system according to export regulations.
• Monitor VMI/VOI hub inventory movements and record material transactions in SAP.
• Monitor offsite material flows and drop-ship purchase orders and RMAs.
• Record all drop-ship transactions in SAP and collect POD documentation.
• Identify and resolve issues with materials or deliveries from offsite hubs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to support operations.
• Verify and process SAP entries for PO deliveries, services, and asset receipts.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive work style

Multi-tasking

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About AOI

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical, semiconductor, and HFC networking products that support AI datacenters, cable broadband, telecom, FTTH, and fiber access networks around the world. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI is a vertically integrated company that designs and manufactures products ranging from semiconductor laser chips and optical components to high‑speed optical transceivers and HFC networking equipment. AOI’s operations include semiconductor chip R&D in Sugar Land, dedicated cable and fiber product R&D in Atlanta, and manufacturing operations across Texas, Taiwan, and mainland China. Publicly traded on the Nasdaq (AAOI), AOI is actively expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing operations in Sugar Land to meet accelerating demand in the AI datacenter market.

Summary

The Receiving Planner coordinates inbound and outbound material movements across onsite and offsite locations, including vendor‑managed inventory (VMI) hubs, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers. The role manages shipping documentation, purchase order receiving, drop‑ship transactions, and inventory records in SAP to support on‑time delivery and inventory accuracy. The Planner works closely with internal and external partners while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and applicable export regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle daily outbound deliveries, including orders, non‑order shipments, equipment repairs and maintenance, RMAs, samples, and consignment materials sent to subcontractors.
• Prepare shipping documents, including waybills, labels, packing slips, and commercial invoices.
• Complete required export filings in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) in accordance with applicable export regulations.
• Monitor VMI/VOI hub inventory movements through applicable inventory systems and record related material transactions promptly and accurately in SAP.
• Monitor offsite material flows, including drop‑ship purchase orders, drop‑ship customer RMAs, and drop‑ship orders from subcontractors.
• Ensure all drop‑ship transactions are recorded promptly and accurately in SAP and collect required proof‑of‑delivery documentation for recordkeeping.
• Identify and resolve issues involving materials or deliveries from offsite hubs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to support smooth operations.
• Verify and process SAP entries for purchase order deliveries, services, and intangible‑item receipts.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• One or more years of experience in supply chain, inventory, shipping, receiving, or a related area.
• Bilingual written and verbal proficiency in English and Chinese.

Location & Work Environment

This is a full‑time onsite position based at AOI's Sugar Land, Texas campus, a combined office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment.

Typical business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, with flexibility required during peak hiring periods and other business‑critical windows.

Why AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers:

• Flexible and competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans designed 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 packages available within the United States.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (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 Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.