Receiving Planner

About AOI 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 worldwide. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI designs and manufactures products ranging from semiconductor laser chips and optical components to high‑speed optical transceivers and HFC networking equipment. Operations include semiconductor chip R&D in Sugar Land, dedicated cable and fiber product R&D in Atlanta, and manufacturing across Texas, Taiwan, and mainland China. AOI is publicly traded on the Nasdaq (AAOI) and is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint to meet growing AI datacenter demand.

About the role

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 while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and export regulations.

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 such as 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

Required

• Authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
• 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.

Skills

• SAP (inventory and transaction processing).
• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Export compliance (ACE filing).
• Detail‑oriented record keeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Bilingual communication (English and Chinese) – preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
• Generous PTO policy with unused PTO payout at year‑end.
• Relocation packages available within the United States.

Schedule

Full‑time onsite position at AOI’s Sugar Land, Texas campus (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.