Production/Material Planner (Teradyne, N. Reading MA)

Teradyne•North Reading, MA

5d•$61,900 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world! Teradyne is a globally recognized leader in the ATE Industry. From tablets to smart phones, we rely on electronics to conduct our business and to connect and enhance our personal lives. This comes with the expectation that the devices work right, the first time, every time. Teradyne products protect consumer confidence with thorough, fast test and automation. With innovation at the core of our business, we constantly seek new ways to solve the most challenging test issues. This position has a dual-responsibility of both planner and buyer. As a New Product Material Planner, you will be responsible for material deliverables to build new product, ensuring a timely material pipeline for products that span from Prototype through Production release. As a New Product Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing early Prototype materials to support design validation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Overall 8+ years of experience with electro-mechanical products
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
Prior experience planning and buying within an MRP/ERP system is a must
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)
U.S. Person required due to CMMC L2 enclave access requirements.
All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

Nice To Haves

Skilled with presentation software and database tools are helpful
Nominal travel is a possibility (10%)

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.