Material Control Planner

SummaryWe 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 DutiesMaterial planning, scheduling and monitoringPlan and schedule the supply of materials to meet production requirements and safety levelsReview and manage MRP system to ensure accurate stock levels and reorder pointsCreate, analyze and update future demand forecasts on a quarterly and annual basisPlace purchase orders and follow up with vendors on delivery schedule and coordinate shipments with freight forwarders to ensure on-time deliveryMaintain strong relationship with vendorsInventory monitoring, controlling and AnalysisUtilize information in SAP and other systems to monitor inventory status and ensure data accuracyManage the material life cycle and analyze inventory health and turnover rateMinimize obsolete stock and ensure the business is left with minimum liabilityDevelop tools or reports to help drive data-driven decisions amongst the teamRisk ManagementTake follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect productionProactively identify areas of potential supply chain risk and work with internal stakeholders to resolve or suggest alternative solutions to minimize impactsQualificationsBA/BS or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related fieldMinimum 2 years of experience in supply chain planning is required, with preference in the manufacturing fieldKnowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Certification is a plusAdvanced proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is requiredProficiency in SAP system, ARIBA and IBP is preferredHighly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a teamStrong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functionsStrong data analysis skills and be able to solve the problem based on critical thinking, and the ability to handle multiple demands and competing prioritiesStrong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlinesHighly organized and detail-orientedMandarin Chinese speaking is preferredLocationThis position is full-time and on-site at our Sugar Land, Texas, headquarters in Houston.Why AOI?In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offersFlexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needsEmployer matching on 401(k) deferralsGenerous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the yearRelocation package available within USImmigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).#HP!