Principal Supply Chain Planner, Memory and Compute (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

37d•$127,700 - $201,200

About The Position

The Principal Supply Chain Planner serves as Teradyne’s central expert for memory and CPU supply continuity planning. The role manages end-to-end planning, allocation management, forecast translation, inventory strategy, and shortage mitigation across DRAM, NAND, SSD, DIMM, CPU, and related compute components. The planner coordinates supply across semiconductor suppliers, DIMM partners, motherboard manufacturers, EMS providers, computer aggregation partners, and their sub-tier suppliers. The role involves developing supply-demand models and executive supply outlooks, leading shortage management, and supporting new product introductions, technology transitions, end-of-life management, and business continuity planning. Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required for supplier engagements, business reviews, manufacturing partners, and strategic planning activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
8–12+ years of experience in material planning, supply planning, semiconductor sourcing, commodity management, or operations.
Experience managing semiconductor allocation environments and long lead-time commodities.
Strong understanding of DRAM, NAND Flash, SSD, CPU, motherboard, and system integration supply chains.
Advanced ERP/MRP and Excel analytical skills.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and external suppliers.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
Experience with EMS manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting executive business reviews and shortage escalation forums.
Semiconductor industry planning experience.

Responsibilities

Develop supply continuity strategies for memory and CPU commodities.
Manage constrained allocation environments and negotiate supply prioritization with suppliers.
Lead executive shortage management processes, including risk assessments, recovery plans, and escalation packages.
Coordinate component planning for Teradyne PCBAs, motherboard suppliers, computer aggregation partners, and DIMM ecosystem partners.
Build supply-demand models spanning wafer starts, backend capacity, module assembly, and finished component availability.
Monitor inventory, commitments, backlog, and demand signals across multiple supply chain tiers.
Partner with commodity managers on LTAs, capacity reservations, and sourcing strategies.
Develop executive dashboards and quarterly supply outlooks.
Support new product introductions, technology transitions, EOL management, and business continuity planning.
Apply strategic thinking, business acumen, executive communication, influence, cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, supply chain risk management, change leadership, continuous improvement, and customer and stakeholder focus.