Production / Material Planner

Teradyne; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bayan Lepas is seeking a Material Planner to manage MRP analysis and PO releases. The ideal candidate will have experience in material planning, possess strong MRP logic understanding, and excel in supplier management. Excellent English communication skills are essential. This role offers a variety of health and well-being benefits, and is onsite at a manufacturing facility in mainland Penang. Candidates local to the position are preferred.

Benefits

Outpatient medical benefits

Flexible benefits (Optical, dental, health screening, fitness)

Annual leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is preferred.
• Experience in material planning and purchasing skills is essential.
• Strong understanding of MRP processes and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP results and manage PO release and related issues.
• Handle critical shortages and communicate with suppliers.
• Manage ECNs and evaluate material impacts.

Skills

Material planning

MRP logic

Supplier management

English communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)

Job description

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Date: Jan 26, 2026

Location: Bukit Minyak area, onsite at Mainland Penang contract manufacturing site

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 to innovate and learn something new every day.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects 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

• Responsible for MRP result analysis, understand weekly MRP planned buy message, release PO in timely manner.
• In charge of PO release, PO management, expediting, de-expediting and Cancellation per weekly MPR result.
• Be on top of any critical shortages, follow escalation process to address issues to Commodity management team for speedy recover plan.
• Be on top of any PO related issues as PPV, shipping & receiving, accounts payable problems and process RMA in case run into any Supplier quality issues.
• In charge of ECNs, communicate ECN changes with Supplier, evaluation material impact, and monitor the future cut in of ECNs.
• Any other tasks assigned by manager to support HVM planning teams across Asia base.

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.

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) is preferred.
• Related material planner experience, Strong understanding of MRP logic, related purchasing skills PO release, PO management, Supplier management.
• Experienced dealing with ECNs of complex products is a plus.
• Demonstrates flexibility, work effectively in a team environment.
• Maintain strong attention to details and able to deliver good results.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• This role has two (2) openings.

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.

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including outpatient medical, flexible benefits (Optical, dental, health screening, fitness and wellness), insurance, annual leave, ESPP and more.

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