Material Control Analyst - Sugar Land, United States - Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Verified Company

Sugar Land, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Summary

Job Duties
A. 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 ontime delivery, cost expectations and inventory targets
Create, analyze and update future demand forecasts on a quarterly and annual basis

B. 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 datadriven decisions amongst the team

C. Risk Management

Take followup 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 or Business Administration
Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning is required, with preference in the manufacturing field
Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
Proficiency in SAP system 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
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus, but not required
Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Certification is a plus