New Product Material Planner

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!

 

We are looking for a Planning Manager to lead the NPI Planning team based in San Jose, California. If you are excited at the prospect of joining a global team that is both exciting and dynamic, then Teradyne may be the place for you! 

 

We are a small, close-knit team working in an exciting, focused atmosphere. You have the ability to make a huge impact in this organization if have a strong desire to a team-oriented project where, what matters most is our success in bringing products to market quickly. 

Responsibilities
•    Lead NPI material planners, master schedulers and manage demand / supply of time critical materials to support NPI products.
•    Lead and direct team for execution of build plans, backorder status, shortages, production schedules.
•    Lead and collaborate with cross-functional team members for effective new product release from concept through high volume manufacturing. 
•    Align closing with Marketing, Engineering and NPI operation teams to assure BOM’s and new products materials forecast are in place to drive long lead materials. 
•    Hire, develop a strong team of planners, master schedulers by mentoring, coaching, setting expectations, providing feedback, and establishing clear succession plans to support a sustaining ongoing organization. 
•    Identify, develop, and implement new process initiatives and procedures.
•    Manage communication with Contract Manufacturing partners and coordinate build schedules.
•    Develop, implement metrics to monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to variances, shortages and drive projects to impact change. 
•    Ensure MRP integrity is maintained across product cycle from proto to volume production. 

 

Basic Qualifications & Skills
•    Minimum 3-5 years as a Planning Manager in a Hardware New Product environment.   
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
•    Must have experience leading new product planning functions from concept to launch. Experience with design process and phase gate reviews. 
•    Must have analytical and mature thinking, organized, team player with a high sense of urgency.
•    Experience leading projects with large group setting.
•    Self-driven and goal oriented, ability to navigate within the organization with limited guidance, identify tasks to support outcomes and drive actions to deliver results. 
•    Ability to align and communicate effectively and professionally across a range of disciplines with a broad slate of stakeholders, including management, peers, and suppliers.
•    ASCM (APICS) certification preferred.
•    Experience in Rapid Response and Oracle ERP system preferred. 
•    Project management skills preferred.
•    Flexible to work with global suppliers with multiple time zones.
•    Able to travel ~10%.

 

 

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