Production/Material Planner (GCS, Philippines: Cebu)

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

• Ensure availability of repair components and service parts to support customer requirements and repair operations.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies for discontinued, obsolete, and End-of-Life (EOL) materials.
• Perform Last-Time Buy (LTB) calculations, analysis, procurement, and replenishment planning.
• Forecast demand, usage, consumption trends, and spares purchases to ensure long-term material availability.
• Manage global inventory positioning and stocking levels across repair and service locations.
• Monitor inventory health, including backorders, excess and obsolete inventory, and stockouts.
• Assess supply risks and implement corrective actions to prevent material shortages and service disruptions.
• Manage spares budgets, purchase execution, and variance analysis.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for late shipments and supply issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Commodity Management, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Vendor Planners, Program Managers, and suppliers to resolve material challenges.
• Develop mitigation plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and technical solutions for critical components.
• Expedite material deliveries and support cost-reduction initiatives with suppliers.
• Escalate critical shortages and potential stockouts to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Provide inventory status, supply outlooks, and recovery plans to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to support EOL transitions and customer-impacting supply issues.
• Create dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support decision-making and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory performance, planning effectiveness, and supply chain operations.
• Collaborate closely with worldwide cross-functional teams

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

• Graduate of BS Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or related field.

• Preferably with 2-3 years of experience in production/material planning and/or data analytics.

• Other degree holders with related experience may apply.

• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query).

• Experience with AI tools is a plus.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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