Purchasing Planner

Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Planner. In this role, you will be responsible for looking at market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product, technology, etc. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing short- and long-term strategies to purchase commodities

Job Duties

• Process POs, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies (e.g., shortages, RMAs).
• Serve as the primary vendor contact for order status, lead times, and quality issues.
• Compare supplier quotes and support cost-breakdown analysis for decision-making.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to align purchases with inventory demand.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for procurement workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Supply Chain or business-related
• Nice-to-have: Master's degree preferably in Supply Chain or business-related
• 1 to 2 years of working experience as a buyer
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies
• Ability to negotiate favorable terms that reduce procurement costs
• Efficient multi-tasker with systematic approach to procurement operations
• Team player in multi-culture environment
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus
• Not required but will be a plus
• Six Sigma/Lean Sigma, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options 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 package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)