Senior Business Analyst (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

24d•$103,200 - $161,800•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our team in San Jose. This role will lead and support demand planning activities by analyzing historical sales, forecast trends, customer demand, and business inputs to improve forecast accuracy. The analyst will coordinate demand data and planning inputs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and gaps across product lines, customers, and planning horizons. They will develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, planning reports, dashboards, and models to support supply planning, inventory decisions, and business reviews. This position requires partnering with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams to align demand assumptions with business priorities and operational constraints. The role also involves supporting S&OP and demand review processes by preparing forecast summaries, variance analysis, and clear recommendations for leadership review. Additionally, the analyst will monitor forecast performance, inventory exposure, and supply risks, and recommend actions to improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, and support business continuity. The Senior Business Analyst will act as a cross-functional planning partner, fostering collaboration and accountability to improve forecast reliability and support strategic business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, Computer Science, or related fields.
5-10 years of professional experience in working with Supply Chain, business data analysis, cost reduction, and metrics to improve operational outcomes
5-10 years of professional experience in Purchasing, demand planning, and project management
5-10 years of professional experience in Driving efficiency improvements and enhancing performance
Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, macros, data analysis, etc.)
Familiar with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience with MRP/ERP systems for planning and procurement
Ability to operate in a fast-paced 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
Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Rapid Response experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and support demand planning activities by analyzing historical sales, forecast trends, customer demand, and business inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
Coordinate demand data and planning inputs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and gaps across product lines, customers, and planning horizons.
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, planning reports, dashboards, and models to support supply planning, inventory decisions, and business reviews.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams to align demand assumptions with business priorities and operational constraints.
Support S&OP and demand review processes by preparing forecast summaries, variance analysis, and clear recommendations for leadership review.
Monitor forecast performance, inventory exposure, and supply risks, and recommend actions to improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, and support business continuity.
Act as a cross-functional planning partner, fostering collaboration and accountability to improve forecast reliability and support strategic business goals.