NPI Master Scheduler: Cross-Functional Planner

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA, seeks an NPI Master Scheduler to lead cross-functional planning with Engineering and Operations, establishing and managing Electrical & Mechanical builds and material availability for new product releases.

You will close planning deliverables through design phase gates, communicate delivery commitments, and hand off to high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on meeting forecasted needs while managing risks and dependencies.

Qualifications

• BS in Business or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 3–5 years of planning experience in electrical/mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent product programs and competing priorities.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with stakeholders who don't report to this role.
• Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, critical path analysis).
• Strong understanding of MRP (Oracle, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Close planning deliverables through engineering phase gates.
• Identify and escalate risks to closing planning deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to plan production at contract manufacturers or in-house.
• Provide internal delivery commitments based on lead times, capacity, and material readiness.
• Hand off product to high-volume manufacturing after readiness checks.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Excel

Analytical mindset

Project planning

MRP knowledge

Education

BS in Business or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Excel

Job description

Teradyne in North Reading, MA, seeks an NPI Master Scheduler to lead cross-functional planning with Engineering and Operations, establishing and managing Electrical & Mechanical builds and material availability for new product releases.

You will close planning deliverables through design phase gates, communicate delivery commitments, and hand off to high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on meeting forecasted needs while managing risks and dependencies.