Strategic Production Scheduler & Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages available within U

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Production Control Planner to support day-to-day manufacturing execution through planning, scheduling, work-order coordination, material readiness tracking, and expediting.

You will collaborate with Production, Material Control, Purchasing, Engineering, Shipping, Inventory, and Global Sourcing to keep plans aligned with material availability and delivery requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in production control, manufacturing operations, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, charts).
• Experience 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 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 departments.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: develop schedules and issue/adjust production orders as capacity and materials change.
• Track work orders and schedules through completion, identify delays or priority changes impacting delivery.
• Confirm material availability with Material Control and identify shortages affecting schedule.
• Communicate status and risks to Marketing, Purchasing and other internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams, overseas sites, and external partners to align schedules and priorities.
• Create and follow up on production orders, track consignments and coordinate shipping instructions.
• Resolve material, technical, or scheduling issues with Global Sourcing, Engineering, and Material Control.
• Expedite: coordinate urgent orders across departments and escalate when needed.
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Process Improvement: analyze data and prepare reports on status and risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Production Control Planner to support day-to-day manufacturing execution through planning, scheduling, work-order coordination, material readiness tracking, and expediting.

You will collaborate with Production, Material Control, Purchasing, Engineering, Shipping, Inventory, and Global Sourcing to keep plans aligned with material availability and delivery requirements.