Opportunity Overview:We are seeking a
New Product Introduction (NPI) Planning Manager to lead material planning for complex, time-critical product launches. The NPI Planning team is based in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will drive demand and supply strategies from early concept through high-volume manufacturing, ensuring material readiness and seamless execution alignment.
You will lead a team of planners and partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to execute build plans, resolve material constraints, and enable on-time product releases. Your focus will be on delivering successful product launches through optimized supply chain performance, proactive risk mitigation, and scalable global planning processes.
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 master schedulers and planners to 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.
All About You:We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.
- Experience of 3-5 years as a Planning Manager in Hardware New Product environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
- Experience in Rapid Response and Oracle ERP system preferred.
- Flexible to work with global suppliers with multiple time zones.
- Able to travel ~10%.
** We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.
** This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Compensation:The base salary range for this role is $161,000 - $257,500. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.
Incentive Plan:This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.
Benefits:Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details.
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