Production/Material Planner

Organization & Role

The Teradyne Operations team is looking for a highly-motivated, energetic,  driven Planner to focus on material plans that support our customers with on time delivery. The Planner must be a driven problem solver to support customer requests, and project plans while working to reduce lead-time and cost.  The planner must ensure that plans are met while working to minimize excess and obsolescence. The planner must be a strong communicator to describe a material plan that supports the customer and describe the costs and risks to do so to Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage for the acquisition of assigned piece parts and/or Electronic Boards to help Customer Service Operations requirements
• Work closely with Repair, Planning, Design Engineering, Commodity Management and Repair Engineering departments
• Duties include identifying requirements, placing orders with suppliers, and expediting and de-expediting deliveries
• Manage on-time delivery, quality, price and inventory utilization

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• BS in Industrial Engineering / Business Administration Degree with 5-10 years of experience in related work
• Strong English communication skills both verbal and written
• Advanced skills in the use of personal computers and related software
• Strong MRP Experience is a must
• Analytical Skills is a requirement
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• APICS/CPM certification but not a requirement
• Great attention to details
• Able to perform multi-tasks
• Willing to work on flexible schedule