Strategic Materials Planner – Inventory & MRP Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation packages within the United 

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a detail-oriented Material Control Analyst to oversee inventory management and production material planning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and ability to coordinate across procurement, production control and other functions. You will monitor stock levels, optimize reorder points, develop data-driven reports in SAP, and help minimize obsolete inventory while ensuring on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of supply chain, production control, or manufacturing operations experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and charts.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or production work-order systems to track orders and inventory.
• Understanding of how production schedules, material availability, and delivery requirements interact in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate across functions.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule materials to meet production requirements and safety levels.
• Review and manage MRP system to ensure accurate stock levels and reorder points.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Production Control to ensure on-time delivery and targets.
• Create, analyze and update quarterly and annual demand forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Cross-functional coordination

Education

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

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a detail-oriented Material Control Analyst to oversee inventory management and production material planning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and ability to coordinate across procurement, production control and other functions. You will monitor stock levels, optimize reorder points, develop data-driven reports in SAP, and help minimize obsolete inventory while ensuring on-time delivery.