Receiving Planner

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical, semiconductor, and HFC networking products that support AI datacenters, cable broadband, telecom, FTTH, and fiber access networks around the world. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI is a vertically integrated company that designs and manufactures products ranging from semiconductor laser chips and optical components to high-speed optical transceivers and HFC networking equipment. AOI’s operations include semiconductor chip R&D in Sugar Land, dedicated cable and fiber product R&D in Atlanta, and manufacturing operations across Texas, Taiwan, and mainland China. Publicly traded on the Nasdaq (AAOI), AOI is actively expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing operations in Sugar Land to meet accelerating demand in the AI datacenter market.

Summary

The Receiving Planner coordinates inbound and outbound material movements across onsite and offsite locations, including vendor-managed inventory (VMI) hubs, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers. The role manages shipping documentation, purchase order receiving, drop-ship transactions, and inventory records in SAP to support on-time delivery and inventory accuracy. The Planner works closely with internal and external partners while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and applicable export regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Handle daily outbound deliveries, including orders, non-order shipments, equipment repairs and maintenance, RMAs, samples, and consignment materials sent to subcontractors.
• Prepare shipping documents, including waybills, labels, packing slips, and commercial invoices.
• Complete required export filings in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) in accordance with applicable export regulations.
• Monitor VMI/VOI hub inventory movements through applicable inventory systems and record related material transactions promptly and accurately in SAP.
• Monitor offsite material flows, including drop-ship purchase orders, drop-ship customer RMAs, and drop-ship orders from subcontractors.
• Ensure all drop-ship transactions are recorded promptly and accurately in SAP and collect required proof-of-delivery documentation for recordkeeping.
• Identify and resolve issues involving materials or deliveries from offsite hubs.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to support smooth operations.
• Verify and process SAP entries for purchase order deliveries, services, and intangible-item receipts.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred

• One or more years of experience in supply chain, inventory, shipping, receiving, or a related area.
• Bilingual written and verbal proficiency in English and Chinese.

Location & Work Environment

This is a full-time onsite position based at AOI's Sugar Land, Texas campus, a combined office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment.

Typical business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT, with flexibility required during peak hiring periods and other business-critical windows.

Why AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers:

• Flexible and competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans designed 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 packages available within the United States.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.