Inventory Analyst, College Graduate; Teradyne, North Reading, MA

Opportunity Overview

This role focuses on inventory modeling, forecasting, and optimization to ensure accurate inventory levels and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.

• Develop inventory models and reconcile gaps between modeled and actual inventory.
• Identify and present opportunities to management and develop recommendations.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives across functional groups.
• Create optimization models to set appropriate inventory levels based on business parameters.
• Manage the Excess & Obsolete quarterly process, reviewing up to $800M in gross inventory.
• Collaborate with subcontract manufacturers to understand inventory through the supply chain.
• Integrate marketing and demand management forecasts and present findings to finance.
• Maintain product component allocations for new and existing parts across platforms.
• Perform statistical analysis on forecast and shipment history to identify inventory slated for scrapping.
• Manage customer material returns and ensure disposition plans are executed.
• Validate consignment and aging material with subcontractors and approve claims.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and processes.
• Travel for audits and onsite collaboration in locations such as Malaysia, Philippines, Costa Rica, Japan, and others.

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or a related field.
• Strong statistical and problem‑solving abilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of MRP and operations planning concepts.
• Team‑oriented with a results‑driven approach.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of Oracle 11i, Kinaxis Rapid Response, or Maestro is a plus.

We are only considering candidates local to the 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 medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  to see details.

The base salary range for this role is $57,100-$91,400, which will correspond with experience and skill set and may fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

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