Material Control Analyst

About AOI Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical and HFC networking products — the building blocks that power AI datacenters, CATV broadband, telecom, and fiber access networks around the world. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI is a vertically integrated company that designs and manufactures everything from semiconductor laser chips to finished optical transceivers, serving tier-one customers across cloud computing, broadband, and telecom. With R&D operations in Atlanta, GA and global manufacturing presence in Taiwan and China, AOI is publicly traded on the Nasdaq (AAOI) and is actively expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing operations in Sugar Land to meet accelerating demand in the AI datacenter market. Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented Material Control Analyst to oversee our inventory management and control systems. The Material Control Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely planning and scheduling of production materials, monitoring and controlling inventory levels, managing supply risks and reconciling discrepancies. 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. Responsibilities 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 Coordinate with Procurement, Production Control and other functional organizations to ensure on-time delivery, cost expectations and inventory targets Create, analyze and update future demand forecasts on a quarterly and annual basis Inventory Monitoring, Control, 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 Risk Management 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 Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Required Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. 2+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, production control, or manufacturing operations. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel with PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and charts. Experience working 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 customer delivery requirements interact in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Clear written and verbal communication, with comfort coordinating across cross functional departments to achieve company objectives. Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Manufacturing experience, ideally in electronics, optical components, semiconductor, or telecom. Six Sigma certification or process-improvement experience. Experience in high-priority, or fast-changing production environments. Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred Location & Work Environment This position is full-time onsite and based in…

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