Material Control Planner

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). #J-18808-Ljbffr APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC