Material Control Planner

Build a Brighter Future with AOI:
Join Our Team of Visionaries

• 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
• 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

• 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

This position is full-time and on-site at our Sugar Land, Texas, headquarters in Houston.

• 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 sponsor ships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).