Supply Chain Planner

About LitePoint

LitePoint creates wireless test solutions and services for the world’s most innovative wireless device makers, helping them to ensure their products perform for today's demanding consumers. A leading innovator in wireless testing, LitePoint products come out of the box ready to test the most widely used wireless chipsets in the world. LitePoint works with the leading makers of smartphones, tablets, PCs, wireless access points and chipsets.

LitePoint is at the forefront of testing the burgeoning world of connected devices…the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, and with offices around the world, LitePoint is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teradyne (NYSE: TER), a leading supplier of automation equipment for test and industrial applications.

Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported by innovating and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respect their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

• Address material shortage, backlogs, or other potential schedule interruptions that may impact the Contract Manufacturer’s production schedule.
• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturer to analyze potential constraints and ensure available capacity and materials to support of the build plan.
• Proactively identify gaps in production plan, supply, capacity, materials to reduce risk to the business and meet demand and customer request dates.
• Analyze PPV and PO Excess requests made by the Contract Manufacturer.
• Monitor & achieve KPIs related to Contract Manufacturer (Excess, On Time Delivery, Inventory Management in line with corporate goals.
• Drive continuous improvement at the Contract Manufacturer in supply planning, capacity utilization, material standard cost, and lead time reduction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local suppliers, ensuring timely and reliable material delivery. Collaborate on supplier development and performance improvement initiatives.

All About You

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain / Material Planning / Electronics Manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business management or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of the Electronics Manufacturing and Supply Chain processes.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with strong logic and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task activities, set priorities, and adhere to schedules in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, capacity management).
• Well versed in information technology applications (MS Office applications).
• Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic processes, CM relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese – able to listen, speak and read is preferred and a big plus.
• Work location: Penang Mainland, Malaysia.