NPI Planning Manager (TERADYNE, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

1d•$117,200 - $187,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated System Test team develops complex, large-scale electro-mechanical systems and brings them to market quickly, requiring agility across all New Product Introduction (NPI) team members. The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading the planning team in balancing speed-to-market with production readiness. This role sets the direction for planning best practices, drives operational efficiency, and develops team capability and career growth. The planning team manages supply base strategy, material alignment and availability, production build planning, product change implementation, and transfer to contract manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience managing NPI planning teams or serving as a senior electro-mechanical product planner, with a strong background in supply chain, materials, and production planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
8+ years of experience working with electro-mechanical products
Proven experience in supply chain, materials, and production planning
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, agile environment while maintaining attention to detail
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills at all organizational levels
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Experience with MRP/ERP systems for planning and procurement
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately
Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and change management capability
Collaborative, flexible team player with a results-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with presentation and database tools preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing planning team, including coaching and career development
Establish and standardize best practices across NPI planning processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability
Define global sourcing strategies in collaboration with suppliers and contract manufacturers
Oversee supplier engagement, including quotation management for prototype and production builds
Develop strategies for transitioning planning responsibilities to contract manufacturing partners
Establish guidelines for material planning, procurement, and inventory management
Identify and resolve critical material shortages impacting new product introduction
Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), rework processes, and defective material strategies
Ensure successful execution of production builds, including work order releases, build progress tracking, and scrap and excess inventory management
Collaborate cross-functionally to support manufacturing readiness and execution
Develop lead time models and product lifecycle planning templates
Recommend risk-buy strategies and demand forecasts
Drive data-based planning decisions to improve efficiency and reduce supply risk