Strategic Cost Optimization Manager; Bilingual - Chinese

Strategic Cost Optimization Manager

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Strategic Cost Optimization Manager to lead corporate-wide cost reduction initiatives across global operations, supporting the company's objective of achieving a 20% cost reduction target by the end of 2027.

This role serves as the central coordinator and catalyst for cost optimization efforts across manufacturing sites in the United States, China, and Taiwan, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, and key suppliers. The position is responsible for identifying, developing, tracking, and executing cost reduction opportunities across materials, PCBA, optical components, semiconductors, telecom hardware, manufacturing processes, logistics, and capital investments.

In addition, the role will support strategic supply management and material/equipment recovery or pull-in activities as needed, particularly for globally constrained or business-critical IC components and capital equipment shared across multiple manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate possesses strong cost modeling, supply chain, manufacturing, and financial analysis capabilities, with proven experience leading cross-functional cost reduction programs in a high-volume electronics, semiconductor, optical networking, or telecommunications manufacturing environment.

• Enterprise Cost Reduction Leadership
• Cost Analysis & Value Engineering
• Supplier Cost Management
• Global Operations Coordination
• Risk Management & Strategic Planning

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

• Minimum 8 years of experience in supplier cost control, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement in manufacturing or high-tech industry

• Experience in semiconductor, optical, telecom, or electronics manufacturing industries

• Proven experience supporting NPI programs and supplier qualification activities

• Experience managing global suppliers and cross-functional sourcing initiatives

• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Must be bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin)

• Experience working with Asia-based suppliers (China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia)

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 60%)

Location:

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

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