Senior Business Analyst (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)

Quick Facts

• Opportunity Overview: Lead and support demand planning activities, forecasting, and cross-functional planning processes.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our team in San Jose to:

• Lead and support demand planning activities by analyzing historical sales, forecast trends, customer demand, and business inputs to improve forecast accuracy.

• Coordinate demand data and planning inputs to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and gaps across product lines, customers, and planning horizons.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts, planning reports, dashboards, and models to support supply planning, inventory decisions, and business reviews.

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product teams to align demand assumptions with business priorities and operational constraints.

• Support S&OP and demand review processes by preparing forecast summaries, variance analysis, and clear recommendations for leadership review.

• Monitor forecast performance, inventory exposure, and supply risks, and recommend actions to improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, and support business continuity.

• Act as a cross-functional planning partner, fostering collaboration and accountability to improve forecast reliability and support strategic business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, Computer Science, or related fields.

• 5-10 years of professional experience in:

  • Working with Supply Chain, business data analysis, cost reduction, and metrics to improve operational outcomes

  • Purchasing, demand planning, and project management

  • Driving efficiency improvements and enhancing performance

• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, macros, data analysis, etc.) and familiar with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau; Rapid Response experience is a plus.

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems for planning and procurement.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills at all organizational levels.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Occasional travel (~10%) to other sites and subcontractors.

• Only considering candidates local to position location; unable to provide relocation.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

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.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $103,200–$161,800 (based on experience and skill set; may fluctuate depending on demand and location).

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