Production/Material Planner (Teradyne, N. Reading MA)

Teradyne; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne in North Reading, MA is seeking a New Product Material Planner and Buyer to ensure timely material delivery from prototype through production. You will coordinate with contract manufacturers and suppliers, plan BOMs, and manage material shortages for new products.

The role requires 8+ years in electro-mechanical product planning, strong Excel and MRP/ERP skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Some travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with electro-mechanical products.
• Experience planning and buying within an MRP/ERP system.
• Excellent Excel skills with pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to work independently in a highly agile environment.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan multi-level BOMs for complex electro-mechanical products.
• Collaborate with global contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Manage material planning, requisitions, and shortages for new products.
• Assess make-versus-buy with Engineering and Operations.
• Release work orders and monitor production status.
• Escalate issues as needed and manage cross-functional communications.

Skills

MRP/ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent worker

Sourcing/planning

Strong communication

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

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Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: North Reading, MA, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

Our Purpose:

Teradyne is a globally recognized leader in the ATE Industry. From tablets to smart phones, we rely on electronics to conduct our business and to connect and enhance our personal lives. This comes with the expectation that the devices work right, the first time, every time. Teradyne products protect consumer confidence with thorough, fast test and automation. With innovation at the core of our business, we constantly seek new ways to solve the most challenging test issues.

Opportunity overview:

This position has a dual-responsibility of both planner and buyer. As a New Product MaterialPlanner, you will be responsible for material deliverables to build new product, ensuring a timely material pipeline for products that span from Prototype through Production release. As a New Product Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing early Prototype materials to support design validation.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning management of multi-level, large part count Bills of Materials for highly complex electro-mechanical products
• Working globally with contract manufacturers and suppliers to establish a sourcing strategy, quoting for both short-term prototype turns and long-term production costs
• Material planning, requisitioning material, and resolving critical material shortages on new product
• Collaborating with Engineering and Operations teams on product structure to assess assembly “make versus buy”
• Releasing work orders, monitoring manufacturing builds and reporting to development and management team on Production Job status
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams and to communicate with all levels of management
• Coordinating with suppliers on RMAs/rework of product from either quality issues or Engineering Change notices
• Responsible for Planning transfer from Teradyne to contract manufacturers
• Assessing Lead Time Profiles for product and recommending risk buys for forecasted demand
• Ability to find creative ways to resolve problems using project management skills
• Recognizing when problems must be escalated is a critical skill
• Executing purchase requisitions and purchase orders for prototype parts through our MRP system.

***This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. U.S. Person required due to CMMC L2 enclave access requirements.***

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.

• Overall 8+ years of experience with electro-mechanical products
• Ability to succeed in a highly agile environment that requires attention to detail while maintaining a broad scope of vision to implement sourcing/planning change
• Candidates must be able to work independently
• Prior experience planning and buying within an MRP/ERP system is a must
• Excellent knowledge of spreadsheets, pivot tables, and formulas in Excel
• Skilled with presentation software and database tools are helpful
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are a necessity
• A team player that has a high level of flexibility, and will work toward common goals inter-departmentally and cross-functionally
• Nominal travel is a possibility (10%)
• Demonstrated proactive planning and leadership skills as well as a proven ability to envision and implement change (problem identification and solution recommendation, and implementation)

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $61,900 - $99,000. 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

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.

ITAR Restriction:

All candidates for this ITAR restricted position must be one of the following: US Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, Asylee, Refugee or otherwise lawfully admitted under an amnesty program.

The above listed position may involve access to export controlled technology and may be subject to export licensing requirements prior to employment.

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