New Product Planner (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

1d•$66,500 - $95,400•Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne is a global leader in the ATE Industry, providing sophisticated test and automation solutions for next-generation technologies. We ensure electronic devices work correctly and efficiently through our advanced testing capabilities. Our automation solutions help manufacturers develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively across various industries worldwide. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performance, diverse workforce in a positive and inclusive environment where employees and communities can thrive. Our purpose is to protect consumer confidence with thorough, fast test and automation, constantly seeking innovative ways to solve challenging test issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or relevant experience
2-4 years of experience with electro-mechanical products
Prior experience planning and buying within an MRP/ERP system is a must
Ability to succeed in a highly agile environment that requires attention to detail while maintaining a broad scope of vision to implement sourcing/planning change
Candidates must be able to work independently
Excellent knowledge of spreadsheets, pivot tables, and formulas in Excel
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are a necessity
A team player that has a high level of flexibility, and will work toward common goals inter-departmentally and cross-functionally
Demonstrated proactive planning and leadership skills as well as a proven ability to envision and implement change (problem identification and solution recommendation, and implementation)

Nice To Haves

Skilled with presentation software and database tools are helpful

Responsibilities

Planning management of multi-level, large part count Bills of Materials for highly complex electro-mechanical products
Working globally with contract manufacturers and suppliers to establish a sourcing strategy, quoting for both short-term prototype turns and long-term production costs
Material planning, requisitioning material, and resolving critical material shortages on new product
Collaborating with Engineering and Operations teams on product structure to assess assembly “make versus buy”
Releasing work orders, monitoring manufacturing builds and reporting to development and management team on Production Job status
Ability to work on cross-functional teams and to communicate with all levels of management
Coordinating with suppliers on RMAs/rework of product from either quality issues or Engineering Change notices
Responsible for Planning transfer from Teradyne to contract manufacturers
Assessing Lead Time Profiles for product and recommending risk buys for forecasted demand
Ability to find creative ways to resolve problems using project management skills
Recognizing when problems must be escalated is a critical skill
Executing purchase requisitions and purchase orders for prototype parts through our MRP system.